Grades 6-7 Science & Math Teacher

Worcester Cultural Academy is seeking a skilled, curious, and student-centered Grades 6-7 Science & Math Teacher to join our growing middle grades team. This is a core instructional role responsible for teaching both science and math at the 6th and 7th grade level - the ideal candidate brings content strength in at least one of these disciplines and the flexibility and drive to teach both well.

This role is an opportunity to be part of something being built. WCA is adding a grade each year, and our middle grades program is still taking shape. We're looking for a teacher who is excited to help develop curriculum, contribute to team culture, and grow alongside students who are navigating the shift from elementary to middle school. If you're energized by that kind of challenge - and by the chance to do real, hands-on learning through an EL Education model - we want to hear from you.

Worcester Cultural Academy (WCA) is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K-8 community. We launched as a K-4 school and have added a grade every year since - this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.

We partner with organizations like the Eco Tarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real.

We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work. Our school is still building its middle grades systems and culture, and we ask everyone on our team to show up fully for students and each other. If that excites you, you'll fit right in.

• Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous daily instruction in both science and math for Grades 6 and 7
• Design lessons and units grounded in Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for both disciplines, with clear connections to real-world application and EL Education's Learning Expedition model
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet students where they are - including direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, collaborative problem-solving, and project-based approaches
• Build lessons that develop both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in math, and scientific thinking and literacy in science
• Differentiate instruction to support English Language Learners, students with IEPs, and students who need additional challenge
• Integrate high-quality student work into daily practice - teaching students to draft, critique, and revise toward excellence

• Use formative and summative assessments regularly to understand student learning and adjust instruction accordingly
• Analyze student work and assessment data to identify patterns, inform grouping, and communicate progress clearly
• Maintain accurate and organized grade records and documentation in compliance with school expectations
• Participate in data review cycles and student support team meetings, contributing classroom data and instructional context
• Communicate student progress to families clearly, honestly, and regularly

• Collaborate with grade-level and subject-area colleagues to plan curriculum, calibrate expectations, and solve instructional problems together
• Partner with the special education team and any intervention staff to coordinate supports for students with IEPs or identified needs
• Participate actively in school-wide professional development, crew, and advisory structures
• Contribute to the development of WCA's middle grades culture - including norms, routines, and…