Instructor: EXPLO Middle School (Summer)

Exploration School • Wellesley, MA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

EXPLO is seeking dynamic teachers and creative professionals to teach at its middle school summer program at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Instructors work with a project-based curriculum developed by EXPLO’s professional curriculum team, while incorporating their own expertise, interests, and professional experience. They guide students ages 12–14 through learning that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving, with support from the Office of Teaching and Learning and Instructional Coaches. Instructors may also facilitate connections with guest speakers and professionals in their fields. Courses span areas including arts, business and economics, culinary arts, engineering, medicine, psychology, and government and law.

This is a five-week seasonal, on-campus position. A four-day in-person training and orientation begins June 22, 2027. Before the summer, instructors work remotely with an Instructional Coach to review lesson plans and course content; those dates are flexible and discussed during hiring. The program dates are June 22 through July 23, 2027, on weekdays. Compensation for a teaching load of two classes is $4,800, based on relevant training and experience. Lunch is provided. Campus housing is very limited; instructors who need housing are expected to take on additional program responsibilities, to be discussed during hiring.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree.
• Professional experience directly related to the classes to be taught.
• Availability to work on campus for the duration of the program.
• Openness to feedback and eagerness to grow as an educator.
• Authorization to work in the United States, or the ability to obtain authorization by the start of the program.
• Ability to perform the position’s physical functions, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience obtained after graduation is preferred.
• Relevant training and experience are considered in determining compensation.
• Campus housing may be available, on a very limited basis, to applicants who are not local to the Boston/Wellesley area.

Responsibilities

• Implement an existing project-based curriculum in collaboration with Instructional Coaches, with opportunities to provide input based on professional practice, research, and interests.
• Teach two or three 75-minute classes each weekday.
• Complete daily preparation necessary to deliver an engaging student experience.
• Work closely with an Instructional Coach, welcome regular classroom observations, and put feedback into practice.
• Facilitate connections with external partners and guest speakers, as appropriate.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings.
• Provide student feedback throughout the summer.
• Assist occasionally with physical tasks such as carrying signage and supplies, event setup and teardown, and standing or walking for prolonged periods during events.
• Set up indoor and outdoor spaces before students arrive.

Benefits

• Lunch is provided for all Instructors.
• Very limited campus housing may be available; instructors who use it will have additional program responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level