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Massachusetts high school teachers with international credentials can find visa sponsorship opportunities across Boston Public Schools, Springfield Public Schools, and suburban districts throughout Middlesex and Worcester counties. The state's strong demand for STEM, bilingual education, and special education teachers makes Massachusetts one of the more active states for sponsored teaching positions.
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Our Mission
Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures that our students are prepared to pursue any path they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our program is based on:
- A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
- A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
- An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
- A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.
What We Do
We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and students who receive special education services.
Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.
Who We Are
KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.
In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter. Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 74% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 15% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 5% White, and 4% Asian.
In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades K-8) is under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district K-8. 36% of our students in Boston are Hispanic, 59% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 1% are White, and 1% are American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Across both districts, we serve over 2,200 students. KIPP MA has a Regional Office, with teams such as Teaching and Learning, Talent and Operations, which supports both districts.
KIPP Foundation
KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. The KIPP Network has a 30+ year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.
The KIPP Public Schools Network is made up of 278 K-12 schools, 28 regional support organizations, and the nonprofit KIPP Foundation. We are a national network with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni. Together, we continually raise the bar for teaching and learning, then ensure success in one classroom travels across our network to hundreds more. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college and career are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.
All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.
Job Description
Lead Teacher (Coverage Coordination) at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is looking for talented, committed, and culturally competent lead teachers who have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges students each day. We seek to create a professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care, and community where educators can make long-term transformative outcomes for students.
This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Responsibilities
- Primarily oversee and independently lead up to 60 students working on asynchronous assignments, upholding school expectations including safety protocols. May also lead a class independently, co-teach, provide short- or long-term coverage, or step into a lead classroom role later in the year based on the school's needs.
- Maintain school-wide systems for absent work (proficient in Google Classroom, Powerschool, and Deanslist).
- Collaborate with classroom teachers leading up to and following planned absences.
- Maintain communication with school leadership team, highlighting trends and gaps in coverage expectations for team.
- Ensure that all children are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
- Foster a positive and safe learning environment.
- When applicable, may be asked to create and internalize academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
- Innovate on best practices to execute engaging, differentiated instruction at a level rigorous for all students.
- Implement aligned school-wide or grade-level student culture systems and proactive classroom management strategies.
- If asked to provide long-term coverage, responsibilities may include:
- Regularly analyze student work and academic data to modify lessons, refine curricula, and inform instructional practice.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date student grades/records and initiate strong lines of communication with students and their families regularly regarding students’ growth and progress.
- Prepare and internalize rigorous and engaging unit and daily lessons, leveraging provided curricula/resources and intellectual preparation tools.
School and Professional Responsibilities
- Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements with financial support from KIPP MA within the first year of employment in addition to free study support (please review this doc to see requirements).
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year.
- Take ownership for the development of your craft seeking and implementing feedback from your coach and collaborating with teammates within and beyond school-designed structures.
- Perform assigned duties including (but not limited to) classroom coverage, bus, lunch, transition, and dismissal duties.
- Develop strong relationships with families through participation in school events and consistent phone calls, texts, and/or emails with caregivers.
- Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to accountability, change, and improvement.
- Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide systems, sharing responsibility for all students.
- Dependable attendance according to our school calendar, initiating proactive communication when attendance barriers arise.
General Requirements and Responsibilities
- Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively.
- Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required.
- Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school.
- Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs.
- The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
- Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms.
- Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.
- Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment.
KIPP MA teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that teachers will engage in to help promote a positive and calm learning environment and culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students.
- Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
- Proficiency in Google Suite including: Classroom, Gmail, Drive.
- Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning.
- 2+ years of full-time teaching experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Pass Criminal Background Check.
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Additional Information
What We Offer
The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $55,000 to $89,500 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending upon years of relevant experience after your Bachelor's degree and any advanced degrees (+$3,000 for 1st advanced degree and +$1,500 for 2nd advanced degree). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. This role follows our School Year calendar.
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Company Description
Our Mission
Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures that our students are prepared to pursue any path they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our program is based on:
- A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
- A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
- An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
- A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.
What We Do
We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and students who receive special education services.
Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.
Who We Are
KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA. Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.
In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter. Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 74% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 15% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 5% White, and 4% Asian.
In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades K-8) is under our Boston charter. Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district K-8. 36% of our students in Boston are Hispanic, 59% are Black, 3% are multiracial, 1% are White, and 1% are American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Across both districts, we serve over 2,200 students. KIPP MA has a Regional Office, with teams such as Teaching and Learning, Talent and Operations, which supports both districts.
KIPP Foundation
KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students. The KIPP Network has a 30+ year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.
The KIPP Public Schools Network is made up of 278 K-12 schools, 28 regional support organizations, and the nonprofit KIPP Foundation. We are a national network with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni. Together, we continually raise the bar for teaching and learning, then ensure success in one classroom travels across our network to hundreds more. We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college and career are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.
All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students. KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.
Job Description
Lead Teacher (Coverage Coordination) at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is looking for talented, committed, and culturally competent lead teachers who have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges students each day. We seek to create a professional and authentic environment of joy, excellence, care, and community where educators can make long-term transformative outcomes for students.
This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Responsibilities
- Primarily oversee and independently lead up to 60 students working on asynchronous assignments, upholding school expectations including safety protocols. May also lead a class independently, co-teach, provide short- or long-term coverage, or step into a lead classroom role later in the year based on the school's needs.
- Maintain school-wide systems for absent work (proficient in Google Classroom, Powerschool, and Deanslist).
- Collaborate with classroom teachers leading up to and following planned absences.
- Maintain communication with school leadership team, highlighting trends and gaps in coverage expectations for team.
- Ensure that all children are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
- Foster a positive and safe learning environment.
- When applicable, may be asked to create and internalize academically aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
- Innovate on best practices to execute engaging, differentiated instruction at a level rigorous for all students.
- Implement aligned school-wide or grade-level student culture systems and proactive classroom management strategies.
- If asked to provide long-term coverage, responsibilities may include:
- Regularly analyze student work and academic data to modify lessons, refine curricula, and inform instructional practice.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date student grades/records and initiate strong lines of communication with students and their families regularly regarding students’ growth and progress.
- Prepare and internalize rigorous and engaging unit and daily lessons, leveraging provided curricula/resources and intellectual preparation tools.
School and Professional Responsibilities
- Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements with financial support from KIPP MA within the first year of employment in addition to free study support (please review this doc to see requirements).
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year.
- Take ownership for the development of your craft seeking and implementing feedback from your coach and collaborating with teammates within and beyond school-designed structures.
- Perform assigned duties including (but not limited to) classroom coverage, bus, lunch, transition, and dismissal duties.
- Develop strong relationships with families through participation in school events and consistent phone calls, texts, and/or emails with caregivers.
- Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to accountability, change, and improvement.
- Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide systems, sharing responsibility for all students.
- Dependable attendance according to our school calendar, initiating proactive communication when attendance barriers arise.
General Requirements and Responsibilities
- Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively.
- Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required.
- Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school.
- Self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs.
- The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers.
- Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms.
- Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.
- Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment.
KIPP MA teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that teachers will engage in to help promote a positive and calm learning environment and culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students.
- Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
- Proficiency in Google Suite including: Classroom, Gmail, Drive.
- Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning.
- 2+ years of full-time teaching experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Pass Criminal Background Check.
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Additional Information
What We Offer
The minimum base salary for this exempt position is $55,000 to $89,500 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending upon years of relevant experience after your Bachelor's degree and any advanced degrees (+$3,000 for 1st advanced degree and +$1,500 for 2nd advanced degree). The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. This role follows our School Year calendar.
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Which visa types are most common for high school teacher roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for high school teachers in Massachusetts, as teaching roles at accredited schools typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area. Some positions at private or international schools may also be filled through J-1 visa exchange visitor visas, which are commonly used for teacher exchange programs. Districts sponsoring foreign nationals directly most often file H-1B petitions.
Which companies and school districts sponsor visas for high school teachers in Massachusetts?
Boston Public Schools is the largest employer and has a history of recruiting internationally, particularly for bilingual and STEM roles. Springfield Public Schools and Worcester Public Schools also serve large English Language Learner populations, which drives demand for sponsored teachers. Some private and charter schools, including certain Catholic diocesan schools and international baccalaureate programs, have also sponsored H-1B petitions for qualified candidates.
How to find high school teacher visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is a job board specifically built for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter by role and state to find high school teacher positions in Massachusetts where employers are open to sponsoring. This is more efficient than general job searches because results are curated for candidates who need work authorization, saving time on outreach to employers who won't sponsor.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most high school teacher sponsorship jobs?
Boston, Springfield, and Worcester consistently have the highest volume of teaching vacancies and the greatest likelihood of sponsorship, driven by large, underfunded districts with ongoing shortages in STEM, special education, and bilingual instruction. Lowell and Lawrence also have active hiring programs for teachers with Spanish or Southeast Asian language skills. Suburban districts around Greater Boston hire less frequently but do sponsor for hard-to-fill subject areas.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific requirements high school teachers should know before pursuing visa sponsorship?
Massachusetts requires all public school teachers to hold a Massachusetts educator license, which involves passing state-specific tests including the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure. International candidates should confirm their foreign credentials are evaluated for equivalency before applying. Some districts require licensure to be in place before sponsorship can begin, so starting the licensure process early is important. Private schools have separate, less standardized requirements and may offer more flexibility.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored high school teacher jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.