Middle School 6th Grade Science Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Fessenden School • West Newton, MA

3d • $36,506 - $50,085 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fessenden School is hiring a 6th Grade Science Teacher for a long-term substitute position. The teacher will deliver engaging, student-centered science instruction that encourages boys to think critically about scientific principles and their real-world applications. The role teaches four classes of 12 to 15 students, collaborates with the 6th-grade team, and advises a small group of students. The curriculum emphasizes experiments, data analysis, and project-based learning to deepen scientific understanding and critical thinking.

The teacher will foster an inclusive and equitable classroom aligned with the School’s values of honesty, compassion, and respect. Instruction may cover Earth and Environmental Science, Physical Science, or Biology and will use hands-on experiments, varied teaching and assessment methods, laboratory investigations, educational technology, and cross-curricular connections. The role also includes supporting students’ social-emotional growth and academic progress, participating in school activities and events, contributing to extracurricular programs, and pursuing professional development.

The position runs January 4, 2027 through June 11, 2027, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is full-time and exempt. The salary range is $36,506–$50,085 based on qualifications and experience; an additional coaching stipend may be provided. The School offers a supportive and inclusive community, a professional development budget, state-of-the-art facilities, daily hot lunch and salad bar options, and classes of 12 to 15 students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to create a student-centered classroom that fosters academic rigor, engagement, and positive relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with boys and collaborate with families and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching practices.
• Ability to provide varied instructional practices to meet the learning needs of diverse learners.
• Successful criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education, science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in education, science, or a related field.
• Two or more years of teaching experience with middle school students or an equivalent age group.
• Experience with project-based learning and educational technology integration.
• Prior experience working in an all-boys school or understanding of boys’ developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging science lessons that foster curiosity and a love of discovery.
• Teach Earth and Environmental Science, Physical Science, or Biology, using hands-on experiments to enhance understanding.
• Create a dynamic classroom in which students feel challenged and supported.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and support their confidence, curiosity, and perseverance.
• Create a supportive environment where all students feel valued.
• Teach and model the School’s values of honesty, compassion, and respect.
• Use varied instructional approaches and formative and summative assessments to meet diverse learning needs and evaluate student progress.
• Design assignments and projects that accommodate different abilities and interests.
• Incorporate project-based learning, laboratory investigations, educational technology, and cross-curricular connections.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen program offerings.
• Integrate diverse perspectives, cultural competency, and inclusive practices into lessons.
• Advise a small group of students, supporting their social-emotional growth, goal-setting, and academic progress.
• Participate in meetings, grade-level activities, and school events.
• Support extracurricular programs, such as coaching sports, facilitating clubs, or leading grade trips.
• Pursue professional development and stay current with science education practices and teaching methodologies.

Benefits

• Professional development budget supporting school needs, professional growth, and collaboration.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Pallotta Athletic Center, Sacerdote Science Center, Congoli Center for Innovation, and Elfers Center for the Arts.
• Daily hot lunch and assorted salad bar options.
• An additional stipend may be provided for coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level