Kindergarten Teacher

Pentucket Regional School District Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School - Merrimac, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5715305

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: August 31, 2026

Pentucket Regional School District

Kindergarten Teacher

• Bachelor’s Degree required;
  Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) license in Early Childhood:
  Teacher of Students With and Without Disabilities (PreK–2)
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement required for core academic teachers in Massachusetts
• Knowledge of child development and early literacy instruction
• Experience with differentiated instruction and inclusive classroom practices preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Commitment to fostering equity, belonging, and student success

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Year: School Year (184 days)

Salary/Benefits: Consistent with the negotiated educator salary schedule

• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Deliver engaging literacy, mathematics, social-emotional, and play‑based learning experiences
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Utilize assessment data to inform instruction and monitor student progress
• Implement effective classroom management strategies and routines
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, specialists, interventionists, and administration
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom activities
• Support the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students
• Participate in professional development, curriculum work, and district initiatives
• Maintain accurate student records and comply with district and state requirements

The physical and environmental demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work in a normal classroom, office and school building environment.
• Ability to move freely about the building to perform duties with staff.
• Ability to utilize computers and other administrative technologies appropriate to the position.

The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type:
Full‑time, Full Year

Positions Available: 1

Job Category: Educator, Full Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentucket Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Krista Niles , Principal
• Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School
• Email: kniles