Science Teacher

The Croft School; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Croft School, une nouvelle école indépendante à Boston, recherche un professeur de sciences pour diriger les cours de sciences de la maternelle à la 2e année. Ce poste à temps plein combine un rôle d'enseignant de sciences et d'associé enseignant, axé sur l'apprentissage centré sur l'élève et le développement de relations solides avec les étudiants. Un engagement à long terme et des compétences en communication et collaboration sont essentiels.

Qualifications

• 2+ ans d'expérience en éducation élémentaire axée sur les sciences.
• Passion contagieuse pour l'enseignement et pour éveiller la curiosité des élèves.
• Capacité à créer un environnement d'apprentissage sûr et joyeux.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et enseigner les cours de sciences pour les classes de la maternelle à la 2e année.
• Concevoir et enseigner un cours supplémentaire pendant la journée prolongée.
• Travailler en collaboration avec un enseignant principal dans un environnement d'équipe.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Gestion de classe

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Croft School – Science Teacher

(South End, Boston)

Start Date: August 2025

About The Croft School

The Croft School is a young independent school in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Having opened in September 2022, our school currently enrolls 86 students in Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade. During the 2025-26 school year, we will expand to include Grade 2. Over time, we will grow into a 300-student Preschool - Grade 6 school.

We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those who are looking for an alternative to the existing public and private options and who are excited about our unique approach and attributes.

The Croft School is built around the following core attributes:

• Rigor and Spark
• Student-Centeredness
• Balance
• Strong Relationships
• Outstanding Teachers, Collaborative Improvement
• A Diverse, Inclusive, Anti-Racist Community
  
  

Our program includes high-quality math, reading, and writing instruction, innovative project-based learning, age-appropriate opportunities for play and creative expression, frequent enrichment and Spanish courses, and weekly nature explorations or community trips (field study). Further, we seek to provide our families with an exceptional experience built around convenience, community, communication, and partnership.

The Croft School has sister schools in Providence (founded 2018) and Jamaica Plain (founded 2020). More information about our school can be found here: www.thecroftschool.org.

About The Role

The Croft School is seeking a Science Teacher to lead and teach the school’s Kindergarten - Grade 2 Science classes.

This is a full time, hybrid position for the 2025-2026 school year, with 40% of the role as a Science Teacher and 60% of the role as an Associate Teacher., inclusive of designing and teaching an extended day course. Associate Teachers work closely with a Lead Teacher classroom (up to ~18 students per classroom).

All Croft teachers are empowered to design and deliver an outstanding student program in alignment with the school’s focus on student-centeredness. The ideal candidate sees Science learning as an opportunity for children to take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process.

The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with their students and their families, as developing close-knit, trusting connections are at the heart of The Croft School.

Qualifications And Qualities

• 2+ years of elementary Science-connected education experience
• A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic, as well as a natural desire to go above and beyond to serve students and their families in both expected and unexpected ways
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, and enthusiasm for being part of The Croft Schools team-oriented environment
• Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills
• Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice
• A strong desire to remain in this role for 5+ years (note: this role will grow as the school expands)
• Strong ties to and/or a long-term commitment to the Boston area
• A Bachelor’s Degree and current authorization to work in the United States is required
  
  

Compensation

The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities. The annualized compensation for this role will be between approximately $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience.

Non-Discrimination

As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Next Steps

To apply, complete the application here and take the first step toward joining our incredible team!

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