ETS, Math Teacher, CRLS

Position : Extended Term Substitute Math Teacher

Available December 2026 through February 2027

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community: Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English History Mathematics and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous comprehensive and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community we maintain a nurturing respectful and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence creativity diversity perseverance collaboration and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully responsibly and productively in a global democratic society.

The Opportunity: The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School seeks an Extended Term Substitute Mathematics Teacher Grades 9-12 to join our caring and innovative community. The successful candidate will have experience planning implementing and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics and the associated mathematical practice standards. They will create a positive environment for student learning and involvement and ensure opportunities for students to be problem solvers by using creativity and critical thinking skills. Leveraging a strong belief that all students are capable of achieving at the highest levels they will provide multiple access points scaffolding and ongoing feedback within their instruction for a wide range of learners. As a professional the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of our school community. Moreover they will be fully committed to continuous learning improving reflecting and working together to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with Massachusetts State Standards and CRLS Instructional Guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their childs learning and development. Encourage families to further the mission of the school.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school.
• Establish and communicate a classroom culture of high expectations and a growth mindset for every student.
• Collaborate with all team members including but not limited to special educators instructional coaches paraprofessionals interventionists and other support personnel.
• Constantly assess student understanding and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Integrate social emotional learning into the classroom and work to foster a safe caring and active learning community.
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations.
• Integrate technology within instruction to increase student comprehension and joy of learning.

Your Skill Set: As the incoming Extended Term Substitute Mathematics Teacher you will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Two or more years of secondary Mathematics teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Experience leading instruction in urban school settings.
• A deep commitment to equity and culturally responsive instruction.
• Strong knowledge of Common Core/ MA Curriculum Framework for Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required; Masters degree strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification/Licensure Mathematicspreferred
• Prior college teaching experience is preferred.
• Interest or previous experience in teaching a variety of grade levels and courses including Advanced Placement classes.
• A strong work ethic alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.

How to Join Our Team:

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.

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