Middle School STEM Teacher

Winthrop Public School District; Winthrop Beach (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Middle School in Winthrop, MA seeks a STEM teacher for grades 6–8 to deliver inquiry-based, standards-aligned instruction in science, technology, engineering and math.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, differentiating for diverse learners, collaborating with special education and EL staff, and engaging families in student progress. The role requires a DESE license and flexibility to start mid-year.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license (or eligibility) in General Science (5-8), Technology/Engineering (5-12), or Mathematics (5-8).
• SEI Endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school students preferred.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with instructional technology and hands-on lab or maker activities.
• Flexibility to step into an established program mid-year.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement standards-aligned STEM instruction for grades 6–8.
• Differentiate instruction for IEPs, 504 plans, and English learners.
• Collaborate with SPE/EL staff and grade-level teams.
• Assess student learning with formative and summative measures and use data to guide instruction.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom and lab environment.
• Communicate with families about student progress.
• Participate in professional development and school events.

Skills

Middle school experience

Classroom management

Instructional technology

Collaboration with staff

Education

DESE license (Massachusetts)

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

SEI Endorsement

Job description

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Job Description

Position Type: Full-timethrough remainder of the 2026-2027 school year

(Position will be opened for the 2027-28 school year)
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: End of the 2026-2027 school year (June 2027)
Reports To: Principal, Winthrop Middle School

Position Summary
The STEM teacher helps students build skills through inquiry, design challenges, and collaborative problem-solving. The STEM teacher will plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for students in grades 6/7/8. The STEM teacher will replace a teacher leaving who has an established curriculum and work with the established specialists team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons aligned to the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework
• Use hands-on, project-based, and engineering design activities to make content accessible and engaging
• Differentiate instruction to support students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English learners, collaborating with special education and EL staff
• Assess student learning with a range of formative and summative measures and use data to adjust instruction
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom and lab environment
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams, including common planning time
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license (or eligibility) in one or more of: General Science (5-8), Technology/Engineering (5-12), or Mathematics (5-8)
• Experience teaching middle school students preferred
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
• Comfort with instructional technology and hands-on lab or maker activities
• Flexibility and the ability to step into an established program mid-year

About Us
Winthrop Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in a close-knit coastal community just outside Boston. We are a team of educators committed to rigorousstandards based learning and to knowing every student well. We're looking for a STEM teacher who brings curiosity, energy, and a belief that every middle schooler can think like a scientist, engineer, and problem solver.

Per the Winthrop Teachers' Association collective bargaining agreement prorated for remainder of school year and will be dependent on experience and education background.

Winthrop Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or homeless status.

Middle School STEM Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5959031
Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Position Type: Full-timethrough remainder of the 2026-2027 school year

(Position will be opened for the 2027-28 school year)
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: End of the 2026-2027 school year (June 2027)
Reports To: Principal, Winthrop Middle School

Position Summary
The STEM teacher helps students build skills through inquiry, design challenges, and collaborative problem-solving. The STEM teacher will plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for students in grades 6/7/8. The STEM teacher will replace a teacher leaving who has an established curriculum and work with the established specialists team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons aligned to the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework
• Use hands-on, project-based, and engineering design activities to make content accessible and engaging
• Differentiate instruction to support students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English learners, collaborating with special education and EL staff
• Assess student learning with a range of formative and summative measures and use data to adjust instruction
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom and lab environment
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams, including common planning time
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license (or eligibility) in one or more of: General Science (5-8), Technology/Engineering (5-12), or Mathematics (5-8)
• SEI Endorsement
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Experience teaching middle school students preferred
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
• Comfort with instructional technology and hands-on lab or maker activities
• Flexibility and the ability to step into an established program mid-year

About Us
Winthrop Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in a close-knit coastal community just outside Boston. We are a team of educators committed to rigorousstandards based learning and to knowing every student well. We're looking for a STEM teacher who brings curiosity, energy, and a belief that every middle schooler can think like a scientist, engineer, and problem solver.

Salary

Per the Winthrop Teachers' Association collective bargaining agreement prorated for remainder of school year and will be dependent on experience and education background.

Winthrop Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or homeless status.

Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

Classroom Teacher > STEM/STEAM

Classroom Teacher > Technology/Industrial Arts

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nathan Lamar , Principal
• Winthrop Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]