Teacher Grade 6, Darby Vassall Upper School

Position: Teacher, Grade 6

Darby Vassall Lane Upper School

Darby Vassall Lane Upper School Community:

Darby Vassall Lane Upper School is a vibrant 6-8 middle school, part of the Cambridge Public Schools. We are committed to collaboration and creating environments that enable all students to learn at high levels. We are mindful of societal inequities and work to challenge injustice. We strive to promote inquiry, reflection, critical thinking, creative expression, resilience, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.

The Opportunity:

Darby Vassall Lane Upper School seeks a passionate and creative educator to join our team as a 6th Grade Teacher. As a Grade 6 Teacher, you will commit to providing a diverse group of student learners with superior instruction, using the district curriculum and common assessments. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel
• Support students in using technological tools, including Chromebooks, and Google Docs.
• Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies, including district-wide exams and formative assessment, in order to inform instruction and target intervention and enrichment needs
• Integrating social learning into the classroom will work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community
• Partner with families and include them in the students’ learning and development, as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts teacher certification/licensure required.
• Recent successful experience teaching middle school in a student-centered classroom with inquiry-based methodologies in an urban, multicultural setting.
• A love for children and a desire to work with upper school students. 

How to Join Our Team: 

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.