Impactful Middle School Humanities Teacher Equity & Growth

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Charter School of Cambridge is seeking a Middle School Humanities Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in a full-time role. The school emphasizes Belonging, Equity, Growth, and Achievement, and commits to anti-racism and restorative justice within daily practice.

The role involves leading a rigorous humanities program for grades 6-12, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting students’ literacy and writing development while engaging families and the broader CCSC community.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required; appropriate graduate coursework preferred
• Teaching experience in a similar setting preferred
• Ability to teach more than one subject preferred: English, history, humanities (English and history combined)
• If not certified in MA, charter school teachers must pass the relevant MA teacher tests (MTEL) by the end of their first year at CCSC
• If not Sheltered English Immersion endorsed, charter school teachers must earn the endorsement by the end of their first year at CCSC with English Language Learners in any of their courses

Responsibilities

• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Work collaboratively to create and implement a program of study that is intellectually challenging
• Work with a diverse student body from Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding cities
• Promote a school-wide culture of respect using the principles of restorative justice
• Develop students’ literacy skills through analysis of challenging nonfiction and fiction texts
• Improve students’ expository writing skills through whole-class instruction and 1-on-1 conferencing
• Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students
• Engage with families regularly to support students’ learning and well-being
• Participate in myriad forms of professional development as scheduled for all faculty

Skills

English

History

Humanities

Education

BA or BS

Graduate coursework

Job description

Community Charter School of Cambridge is seeking a Middle School Humanities Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in a full-time role. The school emphasizes Belonging, Equity, Growth, and Achievement, and commits to anti-racism and restorative justice within daily practice.

The role involves leading a rigorous humanities program for grades 6-12, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting students’ literacy and writing development while engaging families and the broader CCSC community.