Duke School offers an exceptional project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytical and critical thinking skills in all its students. This focus complements explicit instruction in the core academic disciplines of mathematics, science, social sciences, Spanish, and English. This engaging and rigorous approach to educating middle school students is implemented by a collaborative team of four teachers at each grade level. Middle school at Duke School comprises grades 5-8, with each grade enrolling approximately 50 students.

Duke School is committed to equity and justice and aspires to be a community where every member feels engaged, heard, and valued. We embrace the contributions of all community members as we foster a culture of respect. Sharing perspectives and experiences beyond our own boundaries through exploration, introspection, and civil discourse is integral to our mission of creating an inclusive learning environment.

We are seeking exceptional Middle School math and project teachers for the 2026-2027 school year, with a sound understanding of best practices in teaching and working with adolescents. Responsibilities include leading an advisory of 11-13 students daily; delivering math curriculum in three classes of 16-17 students; and collaborating with a team of teachers to design, deliver, and evaluate three projects during the year. The ideal candidate will have an education degree and at least three years of teaching experience. A deep understanding of middle school philosophy and a commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential. Working collaboratively on a team is critical for success in this position. 

Please email your resume, including a list of references, and a cover letter to teach@dukeschool.org. See the full job description here. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Compensation is commensurate with experience and abilities and reflective of local salary levels. 

About Duke School

Duke School, located in Durham, N.C., offers an exceptional project-based learning environment for approximately 500 students in Preschool through Eighth Grade. Preschool (3s and 4s)-Kindergarten comprises the Early Childhood Division, grades 1-4 comprise Lower School, and grades 5-8 comprise Middle School. At all grade levels, educators employ The Project Approach, seeking to develop high levels of analytical and critical thinking skills among students. Beginning at preschool, students engage in the phases of the Project Approach, connecting their own stories and understandings to a topic, investigating and engaging in deep inquiry, authentic research, and collaborative discovery, representing their learning, and culminating their learning in meaningful community presentations that celebrate their in-depth research, student voice, agency, and joyful collaboration. This engaging process is fully integrated in Kindergarten-Eighth Grades with explicit instruction in the workshop-based academic disciplines of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social sciences, and Spanish. This engaging, unique, yet rigorous approach to educating students is implemented by a collab...orative team of two teachers in each classroom at every grade level. Duke School believes the social curriculum is equally vital and is guided by the Responsive Classroom and Developmental Design frameworks to foster a respectful, inclusive, and caring learning environment. Duke School is committed to equity and justice and aspires to be a community where every member feels engaged, heard, and valued. We embrace the contributions of all community members as we foster a culture of respect. Sharing perspectives and experiences beyond our own boundaries through exploration, introspection, and civil discourse is integral to our mission of creating an inclusive learning environment.

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