What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher - 2026-27 position at Museum School?
The Museum School is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative Middle School Teacher to join our project-based learning community. Our middle school program is uniquely departmentalized, allowing teachers to serve as subject-matter experts while facilitating deeply integrated, hands-on curricula.
We are looking for educators who are passionate about the "Museum Model"—using primary sources, community resources, and exhibition-based learning to bring concepts to life. You won't just be teaching from a textbook; you’ll be guiding students to curate their own understanding of the world.
Core Teaching Disciplines
At the Museum School, our middle school faculty specialize in one of three core departmental categories:
- Math: Focusing on conceptual understanding, real-world data application, and problem-solving through the lens of architectural design, economics, and logic.
- Science: Leading inquiry-based labs and field studies that emphasize the scientific method, environmental stewardship, and technological innovation.
- Humanities: Integrating English Language Arts and Social Studies to explore history, literature, and culture through critical analysis and narrative storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
Note: The Museum School values teachers who view the entire city as their classroom. Ideal candidates are those who are comfortable leading students on frequent field studies and off-site learning excursions.
- Curriculum Design: Develop and implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans that utilize museum resources and community partnerships.
- Exhibition Facilitation: Guide students through the process of creating authentic "museum-quality" projects and public exhibitions of their work.
- Student Mentorship: Act as an advisor to a cohort of students, supporting their academic growth and social-emotional development.
- Cross-Curricular Collaboration: Partner with teachers across the three departments to create interdisciplinary connections that help students see the "big picture."
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a specific subject area (Math, Science, or Humanities/Liberal Arts).
- Valid State Teaching Certification for Middle Grades.
- A proven track record of—or a strong desire for—project-based learning (PBL) instruction.
- The "wit and grit" to thrive in a creative, fast-paced educational environment.
Salary : $56,000 - $110,172