STEM Teacher; Parental Leave Substitute

Mission

Waring School is a co-educational, college preparatory day school of 175 students, grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA. Waring’s mission is “To create and sustain a community of lifelong learners who are working together for the individual and common good.”

Waring School seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of Mathematics and Science to cover for a parental leave teaching assignment for students in grades 6 – 12. This position runs from late August 2026 through the start of November 2026. The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach up through the level of Calculus. The leave will likely include coverage of 3 sections spanning Algebra 1 to AP Calculus and 1 Middle School Science class aligned to the candidates interests.

The successful candidate is a life-long learner wishing to share their interests and selves with our community. Our classes encourage collaboration and discussion. We seek to develop not only math skills, but also persistence and flexibility in problem solving. This role may expand to involve duties in other areas such as Athletics, Advising (through Tutorial program), Math co-curriculars, Experiential Learning (our Camping Trip program), Robotics, Debate, Theater, and more, depending on the candidate and the school’s needs.

Teaching Mathematics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math or other STEM field, or education degree with STEM specialty;
• At least two years of teaching experience is preferred, although not a requirement for application (recent graduates having tutored in Calculus are welcome to apply);
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate adolescent learners and to collaborate with colleagues;
• Familiarity with digital teaching and learning tools preferred;
• Reports to the Head of School or designee.

Please apply indicating your interest in a full year position if that is your preference over the Parental Leave timeline.

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest explaining their background to:
Academic Dean: positions as soon as possible.

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6 – 12 on Boston’s North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers a broad and balanced program in academics, visual arts, performing arts, athletics, and robotics, with a curriculum that includes French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is an integral part of the program at all grade levels, including two trips to Europe, in Grades 9 and 11.

Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend highly regarded colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. The city of Beverly, where Waring School’s 32-acre wooded campus is located, is home to two colleges, beautiful parks and beaches, and convenient to Boston, via thirty-minute commuter rail.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices and promotes anti-racist education. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Waring School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and student body, and does not discriminate in employment practice with regards to gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, or national and ethnic origin.

Waring offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.