Kindergarten Teacher Job Longmeadow area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Location:

Longmeadow Public School District, Blueberry Hill School, Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026.

Job Description

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB MISSION:
To lead, encourage, and assist students to develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in their learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.
Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.

PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION

Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.
Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short-term and year-long goals and share when appropriate.

USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.

EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION

Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.
Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.
Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.

EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.
Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Be available for student and/or parent conferences.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION

Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.

ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL REGULATIONS

Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.

EVALUATION:
Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year in accordance with current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit

A) and Longmeadow School Committee Agreement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
Meet Massachusetts state certification requirements.
Knowledgeable of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction;
Ability to teach Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies.
Prior relevant successful experience preferred.
Other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate, such as prior experience with readers and writers workshops including guided reading and a balanced literacy approach.
At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Light‑lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Work environment includes moderate noise level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

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