Director of Curriculum & Interdisciplinary Program & Teacher

Position Summary

This is a hybrid role combining academic leadership and teaching. Approximately 50 percent of your time will be dedicated to teaching (teach two (2) classes per semester). The remaining time will focus on curriculum coordination and interdisciplinary program integration across the school.

This role is structured as a project leadership and execution function. It does not carry final decision‑making authority on curriculum. Academic direction, priorities, and final decisions are set by the Head of School, Dean of Academics and Faculty, and Dean of the IDEA Program. Department Heads are responsible for writing their subject‑specific curriculum with the Director of Curriculum assisting to make sure that the curriculum meets NEIA’s academic vision and rigor standard.

Important Clarification of Scope:
This role is responsible for coordination, execution, and integration. It does not override Department Heads or set curriculum independently. The role exists to ensure that curriculum work is completed effectively, aligned across the school, and executed at a high standard under the guidance of academic leadership.

New England Innovation Academy Teachers will design and deliver a rigorous, inquiry‑based curriculum. Full‑time faculty teach four sections in Upper School, Middle School, or a mixture of both divisions with two or three different course preparations, participate in coaching two sports/activities or an equivalent, and serve as an advisor. Teachers also collaborate and innovate with colleagues across different curricular areas and divisions, and attend weekly staff meetings for subject areas and divisions.

Teaching and learning revolve around a competency‑based education system aligned with our Pillars:
Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Human‑Centered Design, Integrated & Experiential Learning, and Belonging & Togetherness. This system assesses "Pillar" competencies applicable across all academic departments, as well as department‑specific competencies, to demonstrate expertise in a particular subject. The NEIA values of equity, agency, and adaptability are deeply embedded in this approach, ensuring that students develop skills crucial for the next generation of leaders.

NEIA's educational process extends beyond traditional classrooms, encompassing activities such as advocacy groups, after‑school activities, residential programs, service projects, expeditions, and internships. These activities embody and promote NEIA's values, striving to provide an innovative, relevant, and future‑focused learning experience. At its core, NEIA believes in the transformative power of empathy, curiosity, and collaboration in making a positive impact on the world.

Teachers invest deeply in the school's community by participating in the advising (called Advocacy at NEIA) program with a group of five to eight students, contributing to social and emotional learning initiatives, participating in extracurricular activities such as explorations and clubs, and chaperoning weekend activities once or twice each term. The role is integral to enhancing the overall student experience and requires a commitment to the various facets of school life at NEIA.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Teaching & Learning, teachers are responsible for preparing lesson plans, regularly updating curriculum, and collaborating with colleagues. Their duties include assessing student work and performance through NEIA’s competency‑based model, providing feedback, documenting student progress, writing student report notes, and assigning learning extensions. Teachers are expected to create and manage a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and accomplish the learning goals of NEIA.

Finally, teachers are also expected to understand and apply human‑centered design as a process, and to embed it as an ethos across our program.

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day development of curriculum across all academic departments and the IDEA program
• Ensure curriculum mapping, alignment, and…