Teacher, Elementary

Teacher, Elementary (2 positions) (3095)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The Natick Public Schools seek a Teacher, Elementary (2 positions). We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The district educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre‑K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high‑performing district whose outstanding staff provides high‑quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connection and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

The student population is approximately 29 % Students of Color and 71 % White students. With a graduation rate of 97 % and 90 % of our students attending post‑secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths‑based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

As an elementary school teacher, the goal is to educate all students to high levels through high‑quality instruction.

Teacher, Elementary

Lilja Elementary School

Building Principal

183 days / 1.0 FTE

Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit

A. Benefits Eligible:
Yes.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master’s degree preferred

• Massachusetts DESE certification in Elementary Education 1‑6
• SEI Endorsement (if applicable)

• Strong foundation in student‑centered pedagogy
• Knowledge of developmental needs of children
• Strong content‑area knowledge and expertise
• Knowledge of elementary school philosophy
• Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies, and of the academic, social, and emotional needs of elementary school students
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Standards‑Based curriculum
• Working knowledge of the principles of UDL
• Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in student, staff, and community engagement

• Teaching in a diverse public elementary school
• Working with students with disabilities/special abilities
• Working with English language learners
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.)
• Experience with Power School (preferred, training provided)

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Flexibility and collaboration
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Organization and ability to meet ongoing, time‑sensitive deadlines
• Alternative qualifications as appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements

• Phone, intercom, personal computer, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers, and fax machine

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and music to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment conducive to student learning and involvement;
• Monitor student understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction, materials, and assessments when appropriate;
• Evaluate, try innovative approaches, and refine instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence;
• Demonstrate…