THE WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEEK 

A DYNAMIC GRADE 6 SCIENCE TEACHER

WPS is a high-achieving west-suburban district of 2,800 students, with one preschool, three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Our diverse student body hails from Wayland and Boston and is composed of 32% students of color and 68% white students, with 15% of our students having a first language other than English. We seek educators who embrace the diversity of our students and can lead our staff and students in attaining our district’s mission: 

“Personal and civic responsibility, love of learning, and empathy for others; these are the qualities that the Wayland Public Schools seek to instill in its students. At its core, our mission is to provide a rigorous and stimulating academic environment that promotes the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Yet we deem it equally important to nurture self-confident, collaborative, and conscientious individuals. We strive to create a climate where risk-taking is safeguarded, open expression is encouraged, and free association is protected. Our goal is to advance our students' growth into principled, informed, and capable citizens who will help guide a democracy that follows humanitarian principles in the global forum, and shape a just society where individuals may reach their full potential.”

We welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on relationships, belonging, and excellence. Join us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community; implement equitable practices for all of our students, staff, and families; create meaningful connections that foster a sense of belonging; and provide an outstanding educational experience for students, staff, and families.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

At Wayland Middle School, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, and inventive science department. We have a solid teacher-created curriculum and a team of dedicated educators who are always curious about new ideas and approaches to support and challenging our students. We strive to create a positive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.

Position Description:

We are currently seeking an innovative and passionate science teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching five sections in 6th grade. Additionally, the role includes leading a homeroom and a TAG (advisory) group, participating in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) and cluster meetings, and contributing to monthly department meetings all during school hours.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 science sections of physical science (physics and chemistry)
• Co-lead a daily homeroom and a weekly TAG (advisory) group.
• Collaborate with colleagues in weekly PLC and cluster meetings.
• Participate in monthly department meetings.
• Build strong connections with families and foster a sense of community in the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification/license in Massachusetts (Math/Science or Science 5-8)
• Experience teaching at the middle school level is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dedication to building relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Spanish bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as a dual-immersion program is in development at the middle school level.