Upper Elementary Teacher

Upper Elementary Teacher

Full-time, beginning August 2026

Atrium School is a progressive, inclusive PreK – Grade 8 independent school in the vibrant East End of Watertown, MA. Our program encourages deep academic curiosity, creativity, and exploration, fostering each child's intellectual and personal growth. Our students are diverse and original thinkers who develop confidence in themselves and respect for others within a joyful, energized community of nurturing and challenging teachers, engaged parents, and enriching community partnerships.

Teachers in the elementary grades at Atrium work in multi-teacher teams. We seek candidates with particular strengths in designing and implementing innovative curricula across subject areas, differentiating instruction, and leading interdisciplinary projects in a classroom where social-emotional learning, collaboration, and kindness are valued. Atrium’s program and school culture cultivate inclusion and an active sense of social and environmental justice. Atrium teachers are passionate experts in their content areas and instructional skills; they write skillfully and frequently, and initiate and continually plan their own professional growth within a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, dual licensure or master’s degree preferred, and a minimum of three years of experience leading classrooms of elementary-aged students
• Possess the spirit and qualities of innovation, reflection, initiative, collaboration, and kindness
• Excellent communication skills with students, colleagues, parents & guardians, and the greater community
• Experience and capacity in teaching diverse, multicultural perspectives  
• Strong ability to problem solve, and work both independently and collaboratively
• Genuine understanding of elementary school students’ emotional, physical, cognitive, and intellectual development
• Fluency & ease with Google suites, and interest in developing effective instructional technologies 

Responsibilities:

• Teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills through math, science, and interdisciplinary projects
• Design, refine, refresh, and implement curriculum following Atrium benchmarks; assess student work using multiple strategies
• Ensure a productive learning environment through clear routines, consistent expectations, and high standards for all students
• Write individualized student progress reports twice a year, and conduct parent conferences; regularly communicate with parents and guardians about curriculum and student progress

At Atrium, we believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of creativity and innovation, and that a diversity of thought, experiences, backgrounds, personalities, and identities helps us think bigger and better, enabling us to reach our goals more effectively. We encourage applications from individuals who will add to the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of the school community, and who are committed to building and sustaining a community that is richly diverse and includes a wide range of family structures and racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. We seek candidates with the ability to demonstrate commitment to advancing the school’s mission and core values. For more information on these, please visit our website.

Please submit a cover letter specific to this position, a resume, and the names of three references to Nicole Moran, Director of Student Learning and Support, at nmoran@atrium.org. The most suitable applicants will be contacted. In your cover letter, please specify where you first heard about the position. No phone calls, please.

Salary range: $62,000 to $68,000, depending on experience.