Applying to Joy
To apply to teach at Maureen Joy Charter School you will need to complete a simple online application using the link below. This application will take about 30-45 minutes to complete and you will need to attach your resume. Please do not send a separate cover letter or email. Someone will contact you directly upon receipt and review of your application. If you have any questions please email Janice Smith.
If you are interested in a position other than teaching please email Alex Quigley with your resume and cover letter as the text of the email.
We have five core values that exemplify what we look for in candidates and guide our work as a team. Before you consider applying to work here, please review and consider if you want to be part of team that holds themselves accountable to operating with these values.
We prioritize the advancement of scholar achievement above all else and make all decisions through this lens. We use data relentlessly to set ambitious goals, measure our progress, and make adjustments.
We are committed to advancing the art and science of teaching, which requires ongoing study, authentic collaboration and taking calculated risks. Therefore, we demonstrate a willingness to engage in genuine conversations and honest self-scrutiny.
We believe that all scholars can achieve at high levels in academics and character, and we take personal responsibility for their success. When there is a problem, we solve it. When there is a challenge, we persist. We remain flexible in the face of shifting scholar needs and look for opportunities to help our scholars overcome obstacles.
We make sure that our actions and words are aligned with our beliefs; what we expect our scholars to do, we must embody ourselves. As professionals, we conduct ourselves in an ethical, legal, and moral manner. We take responsibility for creating an exceptionally safe, organized, and orderly learning environment.
We believe learning should be fun and our scholars should feel both challenged and nurtured held accountable and rewarded. Likewise, we know our work will be challenging, but we embrace it, approaching each day with energy and enthusiasm to create a joyful experience for our scholars.