Middle School STEM Teacher

Wellan Montessori School • Newton, MA

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About The Position

Wellan Montessori School is seeking an experienced educator to join our team as a Middle School STEM Teacher working with students in grades 7 – 8 for the 2026-2027 school year. Wellan's Middle School program offers a unique opportunity to teach in an integrated, theme-based model where STEM is not siloed, but woven into interdisciplinary units driven by big questions and real-world relevance. Teachers have the freedom to design hands-on learning experiences that include labs, design challenges, field studies, and project-based work, rather than relying on more traditional approaches. Our program prioritizes extended work periods and strong student-teacher relationships, and is intentionally designed around the needs of adolescents. This structure gives teachers the time and context to truly know their students and differentiate in authentic ways. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and intellectual risk-taking, the program attracts curious adolescents who are eager to explore, question, and apply their learning beyond the classroom. The Middle School STEM Teacher supports all aspects of classroom operation, including working with co-teachers to prepare the classroom environment, deliver the integrated curriculum, and create classroom and instructional materials. The Middle School STEM Teacher must be comfortable working 1:1 with students and leading small group lessons, as well as teaching a full class of students. The position is full-time and begins in late August 2026. The Middle School STEM Teacher must take shared responsibility for maintaining an orderly, safe, and appropriately challenging learning environment for students, and must be willing to work closely with co-teachers to support the goals of the classroom and the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or beyond in a STEM discipline, Education, Child and Adolescent Development, or another field related to Middle School STEM Education
• At least one year of experience working with children ages 11-14 in a classroom setting, preferably teaching STEM subjects
• Letter of interest/cover letter, resume, and at least 3 professional references are required to be considered for this position
• Well-organized and flexible
• Strong communication skills
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to function in a cooperative team-teaching environment
• Able to collaborate with other educators in our community to create an environment in which students thrive

Responsibilities

• Planning, documenting, and teaching interactive, hands-on science classes with thematic units in Earth and Ocean Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics
• Co-teaching or teaching math in Grades 7 and 8, including Algebra I
• Supporting individual students during independent work time
• Assessing student progress through the curriculum
• Planning/leading activities during advisory time
• Supporting students with executive functioning tasks and assignment management
• Collaborating with co-teachers about curricular integration
• Drafting parent communication and student progress reports
• Supervising or engaging in other program features such as whole-class seminars, field trips, and service learning

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare / dependent care / transportation flexible spending accounts
• Paid family medical leave
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid holidays, sick time and personal time
• Tuition remission benefit for children enrolled at the school
• Technology grant
• Annual professional development budget
• Opportunity to apply for additional professional development funds to support international travel and other significant educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

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