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Acera: The Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity and Leadership is an independent K–9 school for gifted students where teaching innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our mission, we empower students to take ownership of their learning through inquiry-driven, interdisciplinary projects that foster creativity, systems thinking, and a deep love of discovery. Our educators design learning experiences that are flexible, student-led, and connected to real-world challenges—fueling curiosity and cultivating the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek to build a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome individuals of all races, genders, religions, family structures, sexual orientations, economic backgrounds, and cultural identities. Our school culture is grounded in respect, open dialogue, and collaboration.
We seek passionate educators, administrators, and staff who are excited to challenge conventional models of education, and who are eager to co-create learning experiences that ignite students’ curiosity and potential—both inside and outside the classroom.
If you’re inspired to join a mission-driven school transforming education, explore our current employment opportunities below or contact us at [email protected].
We are seeking a full-time science teacher, with expertise in biology or chemistry, to design and lead hands-on, applied science classes and lab experiences for students across our school (grades K-9). This role involves working with incoming upper school students to build foundational scientific curiosity and skills, while also challenging older students to think and work like scientists through deeper investigations and connections to real-world innovations.
Do you seek a positive school culture, filled with collaborative colleagues, craving the freedom to create great learning experiences for your students? We invite innovative, engaging and tech-savvy teachers to assist in teaching high-ability students. Bring your belief in hands-on learning alive by designing ability-based approaches for literacy and math, while supporting social/emotional growth. Collaborate with specialist teachers to create interdisciplinary, STEAM-rich, hands-on learning. Meet students where they are developmentally and engage them in challenging content and tasks, fostering complex thinking and robust skill development.
We’re looking for a dynamic Learning Specialist to join our progressive, student-centered community at Acera. You’ll collaborate with faculty to support students with diverse learning profiles, provide direct instruction in literacy and executive functioning, and serve as a key member of our student support team.
Join a positive, collaborative school community! Apply your superior organizational skills, innovative knowledge of social media, flexible mindset, and drive to do what it takes to market and support our school every day. Work collaboratively with Acera’s Enrichment, Marketing, Admissions, and Core Program to showcase Acera is known as a place where kids can become their best selves, in a culture of freedom and joyful learning!