Middle School STEM Teacher

Winthrop Public School District • Winthrop, MA

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About The Position

Winthrop Middle School is seeking a STEM teacher to teach students in grades 6, 7, and 8 through inquiry, design challenges, and collaborative problem-solving. The teacher will plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with standards in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The position replaces a departing teacher who has an established curriculum, and the new teacher will work with the established specialists team. This is a full-time position for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year, ending in June 2027, with a start date as soon as possible. The position will be opened for the 2027–2028 school year.

Winthrop Middle School serves grades 6–8 in a close-knit coastal community just outside Boston. The school describes its educators as committed to rigorous standards-based learning and to knowing every student well. It seeks a STEM teacher who brings curiosity and energy and believes every middle school student can think like a scientist, engineer, and problem solver. Salary is governed by the Winthrop Teachers’ Association collective bargaining agreement, prorated for the remainder of the school year, and dependent on experience and education.

Requirements

• Massachusetts DESE license, or eligibility for licensure, in one or more of General Science (5–8), Technology/Engineering (5–12), or Mathematics (5–8).
• SEI Endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with instructional technology and hands-on lab or maker activities.
• Flexibility and ability to step into an established program mid-year.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons aligned with the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework.
• Use hands-on, project-based, and engineering design activities to make content accessible and engaging.
• Differentiate instruction for students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English learners, collaborating with special education and English learner staff.
• Assess student learning using formative and summative measures and use data to adjust instruction.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom and lab environment.
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams, including during common planning time.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time