.75 FTE Middle School Science Teacher

Position Type Faculty Start 08 / 22 / 2025 School Name City, State Cambridge, MA Posted 07 / 22 / 2025

Middle School Science

Cambridge Friends School, the only Quaker School in Massachusetts, offers an intellectually rigorous program grounded in the Quaker Testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship. Cambridge Friends School educates the whole child in an environment that best positions the child for success. Cambridge Friends School prepares each child for the road ahead in high school and beyond, inspiring a lifelong love of learning and a commitment to, and passion for, social justice and equity.

Cambridge Friends School is accepting applications for a .75 FTE Middle School Science teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The School is seeking applicants who genuinely love working with middle school-age students. A successful candidate will carry out all responsibilities necessary to teach in our small, inclusive school, including, but not limited to, the following : documenting curriculum, developing lesson plans, implementing differentiated instruction, managing the classroom and behavior, communicating with families, and participating fully in the life of the School. Candidates should have a bachelor's in education or a related field (master’s preferred) and experience teaching. This position has the potential to be full-time for the candidate who can contribute additional skills to the life of the school (i.e., coaching, additional supervision duties, etc.)

Job Requirements include :

• Experience working with and knowledge of the developmental needs of middle school children
• Demonstrated knowledge of “best practices” in teaching and learning
• Demonstrated background in science, either through coursework or work experience
• Familiarity with Next Generation Standards (NGSS) philosophy and standards, able to work in the four domains of science at all grade levels
• Working knowledge of project-based learning
• Ability and desire to challenge and support students at all levels
• Proficiency with the purposeful use of digital technologies
• Committed to collaborating and working as part of the middle school team
• Demonstrably strong classroom management
• Familiarity with Responsive Classroom and Restorative Justice practices
• Able to communicate effectively with families, both in person and in writing
• Committed to the creation and sustainability of an inclusive, antiracist, antihomophobic, equitable learning environment for all students
• A willingness to understand and incorporate relevant Quaker practices and pedagogy

It is Cambridge Friends School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, pregnancy, identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and references to :

Natalie Brown () with “Middle School Science” in the subject line.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $50,000.00 - $85,000 per school year based on experience

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule : Part Time within the following hours : 7 : 45 am - 4 : 00 pm M, W, Th, 7 : 45 am - 5 : 00 pm T, 7 : 45 am - 3 : 30 pm F - exact hours depend on teaching schedule

Work Location : In person