What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher (Grade 6) position at Gibbs School?
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington, MA 02476
POSITION: Grade 6 Science Teacher
The Gibbs School in Arlington, MA is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Grade 6 Science Teacher to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned science instruction using inquiry-based and phenomenon-driven approaches
- Implement units aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Facilitate hands-on investigations and student sensemaking through modeling, discussion, and analysis
- Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners
- Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum alignment and student success
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Science Education, or related field
- Appropriate state licensure (Middle School Science / General Science 5–8)
Preferred:
- Experience with NGSS and inquiry-based instruction
- Experience working with diverse learners, including students with IEPs and multilingual learners
Candidates for teaching positions must be appropriately licensed for the position. Candidates must also be collaborative professionals who will work with general and special educators throughout the School and District. Must love working with children and be willing to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students in the classroom. In addition, Arlington expects teachers to work diligently and collaboratively to implement the District's approved curriculum.
Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.
The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2026-2027 school year will be August 31, 2026. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August.
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
The Arlington Public Schools is accepting applications from applicants interested in teaching in our District Elementary Schools.
Salary : $60,100 - $76,413