Middle School Math and Science Teacher (Seventh, Eighth), 25-26, FT

Middle School Math and Science Teacher
2025-2026

About Cascades Academy
Cascades Academy is an independent PK-12 day school with ~240 students located
in the beautiful mountain town of Bend, Oregon. The school was founded in 2003
and resides on an award-winning 45-acre campus located on the Deschutes River.
The school’s unique mission weaves challenging academics with experiential
learning within an engaged, vibrant community.

Cascades Academy values employees who are committed to our mission, are
prepared to engage fully in a learning community, and are excited to bring their
authentic selves to work. Cascades Academy’s culture is highly collaborative and
puts what is best for students at the center of the work. Regularly named one of the
Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon , our faculty and staff see each other as
teammates and feel motivated to do their best work here.

Cascades Academy strives to cultivate and maintain a supportive, inclusive
community for all employees and actively promotes a commitment to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Studies have shown that women and people of
color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the
qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding
the best candidate for the job and are eager to consider applications from groups
traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities.

Position Summary
Cascades Academy seeks an experienced middle school Math and Science teacher.
This position will teach one section of Math 7, one section of Math 8, and two sections
of Physical Science 8. In addition to these core teaching responsibilities, each teacher
in the middle school also leads an Advisory class, an elective class, weekly
Expeditions, and two Traveling School trips.

Essential Duties Math: Our Math program offers two different course pathways to meet the

needs of our learners. We have a standard-paced course pathway and an
accelerated pathway.

• Deliver a cohesive curriculum that attends to both computational

• Teach one section each of standard-paced Math 7 and standard-paced

• Teach two sections of 8th Grade Physical Science.
• Differentiate instruction and assignments to meet the needs of each

• Science: Our Science program focuses on Earth Science (6th), Life Science

• Teach one section of 8th grade Physical Science.
• Deliver a cohesive curriculum grounded in NGSS standards, including

disciplinary core content, cross-curricular connections, and competency
skills specific to the field of science.

• Integrate cross-curricular content with other STEM and humanities

• Differentiate instruction and assignments to meet the needs of each

• Provide timely feedback and competency-based grades to students via

• Communicate with families on a regular basis regarding student

• Write narrative reports for students at the end of each semester that

• Leadership and Mentorship:
• Co-lead weekly Expedition activities, including service-learning,

community partnerships, social responsibility engagements, and the
Winter Sports (ski/snowboard) Program.

• Co-lead Confluence Week and Fall and Spring Traveling School trips.

• Lead a club and/or elective that aligns with student interest. Serve in

• Be available to advisees and advisees’ families as needed to

• Lead conferences with families twice annually.
• Uphold and enforce all school and MS-specific policies, procedures, and

practices.

• Institutional:
• Participate in all professional development days before, during, and

including fundraisers, presentations, board meetings, admissions
events, etc. (as indicated by the Head of School or Middle School Head).

• Assist in the fulfillment of accreditation work (as per NWAIS

• Other duties as assigned by the Middle School Head or Head of School.

• Commitment to experiential learning, outdoor education, and

• Desire to be an active member of a vibrant community of students, families,

• Knowledge of common tech platforms used in education, such as Blackbaud,

• Integrity, sound judgment, self-confidence, collaborative spirit, and a sense of

Physical Requirements Requires mobility to traverse campus to accompany and assure the safety of

children. This may include moving between buildings multiple times
throughout the workday and bending, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to consistently and clearly communicate with children,

colleagues, and families.

Position Details

Title Middle School Math and Science Teacher

Reports to Middle School Head

Start Date August 1, 2025 (contract begins; first full week of work starts
August 21)

Schedule Full Time

Compensation Dependent on experience

Benefits Cascades Academy offers the following benefits to all
employees with a .75 or higher position:

• Medical, vision, RX insurance for the employee
• Dental insurance for the employee
• 403b retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Optional pre-tax flexible spending health and child care

Application Instructions
To apply, please complete the application on our website , including your resume,
cover letter, and at least 1 letter of recommendation. No phone calls, please.

It is the policy of Cascades Academy to provide equal employment opportunity,
regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental
impairment, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other status protected by
applicable law. Specifically, employment opportunities are and shall be open to all
qualified applicants solely on the basis of their experience, aptitudes, abilities and
training; advancement is and shall be based on the individual’s achievement,
performance, ability, attitude and potential for promotion.