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ABOUT GANN

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, comprising both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.

Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals— people who care about their work, their school, and their colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.

SUMMARY

Gann Academy seeks an energetic, creative, and passionate science and outdoor education faculty member to work with a small cohort of 8th graders over the coming school year (2026-2027). This is a benefit-eligible position that is currently at approximately 40% FTE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach 4 hours per week of middle school science, with a focus on the scientific method and the supervision of individual science projects based on students' interests. Depending on the instructor's expertise, projects may cover environmental science topics and incorporate hands-on fieldwork at the Gann campus, including the Gann Farm and nearby nature preserves.
• Supervise an additional 2–4 hours per week of Physical Wellness classes, encouraging outdoor learning and activity whenever possible. Responsibilities include overseeing students on the Gann Farm, facilitating outdoor sports and physical activities such as frisbee, football, basketball, and walking, and leading local hikes and other nature-based experiences.
• Supervise a small cohort of middle school students for an additional 1-2 hours a week during student clubs, student wellness, and student activities

Note: This position requires an on-campus presence of approximately 10–12 hours per week, with hours scheduled at various times throughout the day. The role is ideal for a graduate student or an individual with a flexible schedule. Typical working hours fall between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive salaries
• Professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies -including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, Gann employees get up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar of the year
• Short Fridays
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan Match (403B) starting immediately!
• Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall, complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options
• Free parking!
• Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability (LTD)
• Paid MA PFML

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include frequent outdoor work, stooping, bending, sitting or standing for extended periods, and carrying equipment. Additionally, dexterity for office machine/supply operations, including but not limited to computers, copy machines, printers, and reaching for files or supplies.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis by management.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA or BS in science or science-adjacent field
• Experience as a teacher, camp counselor, babysitter, or other work with middle school students
• Physical energy and excitement to develop creative projects and customize programming to meet students' needs