STEM Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, United States Position Title: STEM Director of Curriculum and Instruction (2026-2027) Match Charter Public School ( is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving up to 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare studentsparticularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degreefor success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents. Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school communitythey represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 98% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them: 23% of our students qualify for special education services; 19% of our student body are English Language Learners. Matchs core values ( are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organizationa staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competentare vital to our goals and mission. Position: Middle School STEM Director of Curriculum & Instruction, 2026-2027 Location: Match Middle School, Boston, MA Start date: July, 2026 THE OPPORTUNITY The Middle School STEM Director of Curriculum and Instruction (STEM DCI) is an instructional leader who coaches and supervises science and math teaching staff at Match Middle School, located on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain. The STEM DCI will help lead the schools educational program and will drive the growth and success of the science and math teachers and Match students. The STEM DCI reports directly to the Principal. The compensation for the position starts at $108,171 and can be higher depending on the candidate's prior experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes up to 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance. PM20 DETAILED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The STEM DCI is ultimately responsible for ensuring the success of the teachers on the team and their students academic achievement. This is accomplished primarily by focusing on: The growth, development and performance of teachers. This work will be the primary focus of the STEM DCI. The STEM DCI, in their work as an instructional leader, is responsible for student growth and ultimately the success of the teachers they manage. Thus, this position requires a data driven approach to instruction. This work requires a deep commitment to regular and consistent observation and feedback of teachers. That includes whole school professional development and individual lesson plan feedback. Ultimately, the STEM DCI in collaboration with the Principal is responsible for driving the instructional vision of the school. This work is all encompassing and includes hiring decisions, evaluation, development and retention of teachers through weekly PD sessions, summer training and more. Through this work, the STEM DCI will help ensure that every Match School student is academically ready and prepared to meet or exceed the national and state standards. Leadership and vision on pedagogy and curriculum. The STEM DCI will be responsible for collaborating closely with the Principal and Match Network Support academic leaders to ensure the quality of the middle school academic program. This includes developing and implementing Match School curriculum and assessments to ensure that Matchs instructional vision and approach are reflected in every Match classroom. The STEM DCI will be responsible for ensuring curriculum and instruction is used effectively to drive student learning and ensure that co-teachers are effectively collaborating. The growth, development and performance of grade level/department lead teachers. The STEM DCI, in collaboration with the Principal, will be responsible for managing and fostering strong adult culture and teacher leaders among the lead teachers at the department or grade level. Strategic Planning. The STEM DCI will work collaboratively with the Principal and leadership team on the long-range planning process for their school including school culture design, academic program design, staff development, staff retention, course offerings, course sequences, and refinement of tutorial and curriculum. Sample tasks and projects include: Observing every staff member they supervise a minimum of once a week Running 1-1 meetings with every staff member