Interdisciplinary Teacher (Grades 6–12)

Cognita; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd is seeking an Interdisciplinary Teacher for Grades 6–12 at Masters Academy International in Stow, Massachusetts, starting August 1, 2026. The role involves guiding student-athletes through project-based learning that integrates various disciplines. Ideal candidates will have several years of teaching experience, a passion for collaborative education, and a commitment to student success. The role offers a competitive salary of $85,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Several years of teaching experience.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to connect concepts across disciplines.
• Adaptability and technological proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging units that integrate multiple disciplines.
• Support student-driven inquiry and critical-thinking skills.
• Lead class sessions and mentor students.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Project-based learning

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Position

Interdisciplinary Teacher (Grades 6–12) – Stow, Massachusetts – Masters Academy International. Start Date: August 1, 2026.

Overview

Masters Academy International is New England’s only school that combines top-tier sports and academics to prepare future leaders who excel in athletics, academics, and life. Academics are integral to athlete development. Our curriculum emphasizes inquiry, healthy debate, and quality over quantity. Students graduate as critical thinkers, effective communicators, and confident learners.

Opportunity

Our interdisciplinary teaching model engages students in projects that connect ideas across literature, history, philosophy, social sciences, math, science, technology, and the arts. In this role, you will design project-based learning experiences that invite students to grapple with authentic problems and questions that matter to them and the broader community.

What You Will Do

As a lead instructor, you will guide student-athletes in grades 6–12 through interdisciplinary, project-based learning. Responsibilities include:

• Designing and facilitating engaging units that integrate multiple disciplines.
• Supporting student-driven inquiry and scaffolding research, collaboration, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Leading class sessions and small‑group work, mentoring students, fostering social‑emotional growth, and helping them balance academics and elite athletics.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure coherence across units and grades.
• Creating a classroom culture of curiosity and respect, and communicating proactively with students, families, and peers.
• Connecting students with community partners, experts, and audiences for their work, guiding them in translating learning into meaningful action.

Who You Are

You are an experienced, reflective, and collaborative educator with a passion for interdisciplinary, project‑based learning. Desired qualifications include:

• Several years of teaching experience.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to connect concepts across disciplines.
• Understanding of the unique demands facing student‑athletes, or willingness to learn about them.
• Commitment to student success, integrity, courage, and collaboration.
• Adaptability, technological proficiency, and a facilitation mindset.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $85,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.