Middle School Science Teacher and Curricular Lead

Hadley, Massachusetts

Full Time

$45,4K-$54,8K annually

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The Hartsbrook School

Middle School Science Teacher and Curricular Lead

Job Category: Middle School: Grades 6-8

Opening Statement

Position Description

The Hartsbrook School Middle School Teacher and Curricular Lead position is a full-time role for the 2026-2027 school year. We seek a collaborative educator to serve as a grade-level advisor, specializing in teaching Science Main Lesson blocks (Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science) to students in grades 6-8. This role involves not only classroom instruction but also a commitment to curricular leadership. The teacher will create an intentionally inclusive classroom culture grounded in the tenets of Waldorf pedagogy, collaborate with colleagues on curricular development, and participate in the overall life of the school. The teacher will provide a quality experience for a diverse group of students that reflects Hartsbrook’s philosophy and values, including actively implementing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

About

The Hartsbrook School was founded in 1981 with five preschool students in a little farmhouse. We now have over 250 students with programming from Parent/Infant classes to Grade 12. Our faculty numbers around 60, with 10 staff members and an active and supportive Board of Directors. Our 54-acre campus, with views of farmland, woodlands, streams, and the Seven Sisters hills of the Holyoke Range, enhances and deepens our students’ daily experiences. We are situated in the middle of the five-college area of the beautiful Pioneer Valley, which offers many world-class cultural events, restaurants, movies, galleries and boutiques, dance, music, and theater. Our faculty and staff are a multi-generational group who strive to support each other in our shared work.

The Hartsbrook School holds a vision in which our larger community is represented, reflected, and celebrated in our school – in race, economic situation, gender, sexuality, family composition, ability, nationality, religion, and more. Such a vision is rooted in and expands upon Hartsbrook’s mission to nurture the unique spirit of each child and to prepare students to meet the challenges of the future and to find purpose and meaning in their lives.

We have taken up the work of building a more equitable, diverse, and accessible school culture. We are committed to continuing to deepen our community’s ability to connect people from diverse backgrounds, build mutual understanding and friendship, and enrich the collective life of the school and our individual lives. We believe such work is healing, restorative, and life-giving for everyone involved. As we learn to fully see and understand each other in our differences – and to celebrate those differences – we will move towards a more equitable, just, and welcoming school environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging.

Essential Job Duties

Job Responsibilities

With the students:

Designs and implements a rigorous, phenomenon-based Science Main Lesson curriculum for Grades 6-8 that aligns with Waldorf pedagogy and includes time for self-directed learning, direct experience, movement, and artistic activities.
Teaches Main Lesson blocks such as Physics (Sound, Light, Heat, Mechanics), Chemistry (Combustion, Salts, Acids/Bases), and Earth Sciences.
Designs and leads age-appropriate classes, conversations and activities fostering a sense of belonging for all students, addressing the specific developmental needs of the middle school adolescent.
Infuses principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into the science curriculum and brings an eagerness to learn and grow in this area.
Designs curriculum based on articulated learning outcomes, shares a comprehensive syllabus, and follows up with timely assessments and reports.

With colleagues:

Curricular Leadership: Takes a lead role in the review, development, and refinement of the Middle School science curriculum.
Demonstrates pedagogical leadership by mentoring colleagues and contributing to the professional growth of the faculty.
Collaborates effectively with the middle school team to support one another in student assessment and shared responsibilities.
Advise and inform the Lower School Director regarding any needs or issues related to organizing or managing the teaching program.
Complete required trainings and oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.

With parents/caregivers:

Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents/caregivers regarding student progress and the science curriculum.
Be available for parent/caregiver teacher conversations and conferences.
Communicate directly with parents/caregivers as appropriate and needed around logistical matters and expectations.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience is essential, with a specific focus on Waldorf Middle School Science Main Lessons.
Leadership: Proven experience in curricular development and pedagogical leadership within a school setting.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Completion of a recognized Waldorf Teacher Education program is strongly preferred.
A strong commitment to issues of identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrated experience creating inclusive classroom experiences for a diverse student body.
Timeliness in meeting deadlines, organized record-keeping and reporting, able to hold confidentiality and to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues.
Ability to work with students who present different needs in the classroom.
A commitment to collegiality and collaboration.

Qualifications

Requirements

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Allergy/Epi-Pen training
Complete Vector compliance training upon hiring
Ability to pass CORI check and fingerprinting

Employment Details

Compensation:

$45,430 starting salary to $54,875 with 15 years of experience. Additional consideration for those with over 15 years of experience.

Benefits:

Hartsbrook offers health and dental insurance to qualified employees.

To Apply

Please send your complete application for the above openings to employment@hartsbrook.org which will include:

A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability;
Your most recent and up-to-date resume;
A completed Employment Application including the names of at least three (3) references;
All employees need to pass a background check, including fingerprinting, and must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

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