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Our Team

Our Sisters’ School is always eager to see résumés from highly qualified individuals who are excited about our mission and eager to join a team of committed educators and work with our students. If you are interested in becoming a part of the OSS staff, please email your résumé with a cover letter to the Head of School (sherman@oursistersschool.org). We look to hire seasoned professionals as well as candidates new to education.

Our Sisters’ School, Inc., employs personnel of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, and sexual orientation, and allows them all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to personnel at the School.

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Open Positions

  • Position Overview
    Our Sisters’ School (OSS) is seeking a passionate, creative, and student-centered Full-Time or Part-Time STEM Educator to join our team.

    This educator will design and facilitate engaging STEM learning experiences for middle school girls, fostering curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

    This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about hands-on learning, equity in education, and empowering young scholars in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Plan and lead interactive STEM lessons aligned with OSS’s academic and enrichment goals

    • Facilitate hands-on projects, experiments, and problem-based learning activities

    • Support students in developing STEM skills, including inquiry, collaboration, and persistence

    • Create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and risk-taking

    • Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate STEM across the curriculum where appropriate

    • Track student engagement and provide feedback to support growth

    • Assist with STEM-related events, showcases, or clubs as needed

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in a STEM field or education-related field

    • Experience working with middle school students, preferably in an educational or youth development setting

    • Strong communication and classroom management skills

    • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices

    • Ability to make STEM accessible, engaging, and relevant to diverse learners

    • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, but not required

    Schedule & Compensation

    • Part-time or full-time

    • Schedule may include afternoons and/or select program days

    • Compensation: $55,000 for full time, including benefits

    About Our Sisters’ School
    Our Sisters’ School is an independent middle school serving girls in grades 5–8 from under-resourced communities in greater New Bedford and surrounding neighborhoods. OSS provides a tuition-free education focused on academic excellence, leadership development, and social-emotional growth.

    To Apply
    Please submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your interest in STEM education and working with middle school students to: sherman@oursistersschool.org

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