Boat-Building Educator: Hands-On STEM & SEL Impact

A Way Home Washington; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health and dental benefits

401k / pension plans

Job summary

Community Boat Building in Boston seeks a Boat Building Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. You will teach elementary and middle school students through hands-on boat building, develop curriculum ideas, and supervise rowing lessons while coordinating with volunteers and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on learning, and collaboration with schools and community partners; strong classroom experience with 10-14 year olds and comfort with workshop tools are valued, along with the ability to

Qualifications

• Strong background in education with experience teaching 10-14 year olds.
• Experience in a workshop environment and comfort with tools.
• Ability to work with volunteers and manage programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum to 5th to 8th grade students via boat building.
• Develop new curriculum ideas and supervise rowing lessons.
• Coordinate with volunteers and staff to run shop and programs.
• Support promotional and fundraising events as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Workshop safety

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Program coordination

Education

Teaching credentials

Youth education experience

Job description

Community Boat Building in Boston seeks a Boat Building Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. You will teach elementary and middle school students through hands-on boat building, develop curriculum ideas, and supervise rowing lessons while coordinating with volunteers and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on learning, and collaboration with schools and community partners; strong classroom experience with 10-14 year olds and comfort with workshop tools are valued, along with the ability to