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Why Walden School?
Walden is a dynamic learning community that fosters critical and creative thinking and encourages risk-taking. Our teachers are dedicated and compassionate, creating an environment for students to discover and develop passions and succeed in a global society. They have the creative agency to support various learning styles and equitable grading, and work in partnership with administration for supportive classroom management and professional development.
MIddle School Science Teacher
Position Description
Walden School is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher (5th & 6th grade) for the 2026–2027 school year. We’re looking for an experienced educator with a passion for teaching science—including life, physical, and earth & space sciences—as well as engineering and design practices. This role focuses on implementing NGSS, fostering 21st-century skills, experiential learning, and student-centered pedagogy.
The ideal candidate will inspire a love of science and scientific thinking, create hands-on laboratory and inquiry-based experiences, collaborate with colleagues, and mentor students. As an advisor, you will also guide social/emotional learning in advisory lessons. Experience teaching diverse populations is highly valued.
Application Process
Submit a resume and cover letter to Kelly Von Busch: kvonbusch@walden-school.org. In your cover letter, please describe:
• How your educational philosophy aligns with Walden’s mission
• Your experience teaching diverse populations
• How your strengths as an educator will enrich the Walden community
Substitute TeacherS
Walden School is looking for substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
PURPOSE
A substitute teacher is responsible for implementing lesson plans, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & INclusion
Walden School fosters a community of inclusion that respects, celebrates, and compassionately champions the culture, ethnicity, race, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender identities of our LGBTQ community, and the personal diversity of each member of the Walden family. Walden strives to promote cultural competency and understanding through its curriculum, instruction, programming, and community outreach.
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