Middle School Exploratory Teacher

Hoosac-Valley-Regional-School-District; Cheshire (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoosac Valley Regional School District is seeking an enthusiastic middle school Exploratory Teacher to deliver hands‑on, career‑connected learning experiences. This position focuses on helping students explore interests, strengths, and pathways through active projects and real‑world connections.

The ideal candidate differentiates instruction, collaborates with Pathways and Career Readiness teams, and fosters an inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Massachusetts educator licensure or eligibility.
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Strong instructional, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, hands‑on learning experiences.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet a range of student needs and interests.
• Strong collaborative skills and a willingness to work across content areas and grade levels.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students have opportunities to explore and succeed.
• Interest in connecting students' learning to authentic experiences, careers, and future pathways.
• Experience or expertise in an area that could be incorporated into exploratory learning is encouraged.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging exploratory learning experiences for middle school students.
• Provide opportunities to explore different interests, skills, careers, and pathways through hands‑on learning.
• Design projects and activities that promote creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and persistence.
• Create authentic learning experiences that connect classroom learning to the real world and potential future careers.
• Support students in identifying and reflecting on their interests, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Incorporate opportunities for students to create, problem‑solve, collaborate, communicate, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where students feel comfortable exploring new interests and taking risks in their learning.
• Differentiate instruction and learning experiences to meet the diverse needs, interests, and strengths of middle school students.
• Provide students with meaningful feedback and opportunities to reflect on their learning.
• Collaborate with middle school staff, the district Pathways Team, and the high school College & Career Readiness Team to support the district's 6–12 pathway and MyCAP work.
• Support the development of students' Portrait of a Learner competencies through exploratory and career‑connected learning experiences.
• Connect with community members, local organizations, and other partners when appropriate to expand authentic learning and career exploration opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and other district initiatives related to instruction, career‑connected learning, pathways, and student success.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication

Classroom management

Differentiation

Collaboration

Inclusion

Career learning

Exploratory learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Massachusetts educator licensure eligibility

2 years of relevant experience preferred

Job description

Middle School Exploratory Teacher

Hoosac Valley Regional School District Hoosac Valley Middle School - Cheshire, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5951427

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Overview

Hoosac Valley Regional School District is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative educator to join our middle school team as an Exploratory Teacher.

The Exploratory Teacher will provide students with opportunities to explore a variety of interests, skills, careers, and pathways through engaging, hands‑on learning experiences. This position will support the district's work to help students identify their strengths and interests, make connections between learning and the real world, and begin to explore possible future pathways.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with middle school students and creating learning experiences that are active, relevant, creative, and connected to students' interests. The ability to bring an area of personal or professional expertise into the classroom is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging exploratory learning experiences for middle school students.
• Provide students with opportunities to explore different interests, skills, careers, and pathways through hands‑on learning.
• Design projects and activities that promote creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and persistence.
• Create authentic learning experiences that connect classroom learning to the real world and potential future careers.
• Support students in identifying and reflecting on their interests, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Incorporate opportunities for students to create, problem‑solve, collaborate, communicate, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where students feel comfortable exploring new interests and taking risks in their learning.
• Differentiate instruction and learning experiences to meet the diverse needs, interests, and strengths of middle school students.
• Provide students with meaningful feedback and opportunities to reflect on their learning.
• Collaborate with middle school staff, the district Pathways Team, and the high school College & Career Readiness Team to support the district's 6–12 pathway and MyCAP work.
• Support the development of students' Portrait of a Learner competencies through exploratory and career‑connected learning experiences.
• Connect with community members, local organizations, and other partners when appropriate to expand authentic learning and career exploration opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and other district initiatives related to instruction, career‑connected learning, pathways, and student success.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $52,000 to $70,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Job Requirements

• Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field preferred.
  • Appropriate Massachusetts educator licensure or eligibility for licensure.
  • Experience working with middle school students preferred.
  • Strong instructional, communication, and classroom management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to create engaging, hands‑on learning experiences.
  • Ability to differentiate instruction to meet a range of student needs and interests.
  • Strong collaborative skills and a willingness to work across content areas and grade levels.
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students have opportunities to explore and succeed.
  • Interest in connecting students' learning to authentic experiences, careers, and future pathways.
  • Experience or expertise in an area that could be incorporated into exploratory learning is encouraged.
• It is the policy of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District that all programs, activities, courses of study, and employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dwayne Chamble , Principal
• 125 Savoy Rd
• Cheshire, Massachusetts 01220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]