Job Description About the Role 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. Who We Are 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 EcoTarium, 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. What You'll Do Instruction 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 Assessment and Data 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 Collaboration and Team Membership 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 community-building practices Engage in ongoing curriculum development as WCA's middle grades program continues to grow Family and Community Engagement Build authentic, trusting relationships with students and families across the full range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds represented at WCA Communicate proactively with families about student progress, learning goals, and how to support their child at home Participate in family conferences, IEP meetings, and school events as needed Promote and support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues Other duties as assigned What You Bring Massachusetts DESE licensure in Middle School or Secondary Education, Grades 5-8, in Mathematics or Science (or eligibility for licensure); candidates licensed in one subject and willing to pursue the other are encouraged to apply Strong content knowledge in your primary discipline (math or science) and demonstrated ability or eagerness to teach both at the middle grades level Experience teaching in a diverse urban school setting, including working with English Language Learners and students with IEPs Track record of measurable student growth and the ability to speak clearly to your impact on student learning Familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Math (including the Standards for Mathematical Practice) and/or the Next Generation Science Standards Experience with or interest in project-based, inquiry-based, or EL Education instructional models Strong data literacy - comfortable using assessment results to drive instructional decisions Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to build trust with students, families, teachers, and school leadership Flexibility and a growth mindset - you're willing to teach outside your primary comfort zone and get better at it Bilingual proficiency strongly preferred - candidates who speak Spanish, Portuguese, or another language represented in our school community are especially encouraged to apply Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Visit us at www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org Job Type: Full-time | School Year: 2026-2027 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7 Welcome to ATX Learning Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School will provide k-8 students with rigorous, real world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, an EL Education school working in partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, will foster a learning environment that represents all aspects of the diversity spectrum where our students will meet or exceed grade-level expectations in all subject areas. The school will be distinguished by four key elements of EL Education: a commitment to community, a commitment to high-quality work, a commitment to real world applications and a commitment to imagination, exploration and immersion. A culture of quality will permeate the school and our students will graduate with an understanding of how they learn best and how to advocate for the resources they need when they are challenged.