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Our mission at Touchstone is to cultivate a joyful learning community committed to creating a more innovative, just, and sustainable world. Touchstone seeks a classroom teacher for a combined 6th-8th grade class for the 2026-27 school year. This individual is a reflective, life-long learner passionate about place-based and thematic or project-based learning. This person deeply respects young learners and is committed to progressive education, eco-literacy, emergent and integrated curriculum, and nature-based education. This teacher would be responsible for a mixed level literacy program, mixed-level thematic studies (incorporating science, social studies and history) and 6th grade math. This position also requires that the teacher accompany the students on 3-5 day trips (once in the fall and once in the spring at a minimum). 

Touchstone Community School is a co-educational independent day school that enrolls approximately 75 students, ages 2.9 through 8th grade. It is located in Grafton, MA, with a five-acre island campus in Upton. Touchstone offers a progressive, hands-on environment, where a natural pace of development is respected and play, community, integrated curriculum, and social justice activism are emphasized.

We know that many talented people, particularly those from marginalized communities—including women, trans and non-binary folks, BIPOC, and people with disabilities—may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification listed. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and celebrated. Your unique skills and lived experiences will strengthen our team, and we look forward to learning more about what you can bring to this role.

An exemplary Touchstone teacher is one who is:

• Dedicated to collaborating with colleagues and partnering with parents
• Willing to learn and utilize Responsive Classroom and/or Collaborative Problem Solving
• Experienced with writing workshop, genre studies, and Socratic approach to literacy
• Experienced with teaching honest history using Facing History and Ourselves and/or Learning for Justice standards
• Experienced with an inquiry and lab-based approach to teaching science
• Passionate about outdoor-based education and eco-literacy
• Able to develop integrated and thematic learning experiences
• Familiar with using design thinking strategies for building empathy

Minimum Requirements:

• Possession of an undergraduate degree, at minimum; Master’s degree, preferred
• Previous teaching experience, at minimum; 5+ years experience, preferred
• Experience in or understanding of progressive education
• Commitment to anti-bias, anti-racist, and anti-homophobic education
• Knowledgeable and appreciative of the developmental needs of 12-14 year olds and dedicated to supporting students’ individual academic, social, and emotional development

This is a full-time position and will pay $55-60,000 per year, plus benefits.

Touchstone Community School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment.

To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to elisabeths@touchstoneschool.com