Grade 3 Teacher, Horace Mann Laboratory School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA SY

Grade 3 Teacher, Horace Mann Laboratory School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

What You’ll Do:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a high-quality program for all students.
• Manage a partnership with families including regular communication regarding student success.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning to deepen knowledge of rigorous curriculum and engaging pedagogy in both academic content and social‑emotional learning.

• Teach reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science using the district curriculum and other appropriate learning activities, reflecting a deep understanding of state frameworks and the workshop model.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Provide structure in the classroom by promoting a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepare teaching materials and related reports, including ongoing data analyses for the purpose of improving instruction, implementing lesson plans, and documenting student progress.
• Participate in in‑service programs to enhance the overall educational experience for students.
• Instruct and provide assistance for student learning individually or in groups, designing lessons that both present and reinforce learning concepts.
• Work under general supervision of the building principal and other administrators, manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement.

We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and highly motivated to change children’s lives through innovative curriculum. You’ll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues, pushes yourself and others to greater levels, and embraces growth and feedback.

• Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity.
• Hold high expectations for yourself, students, and colleagues.
• Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
• Embrace feedback and demonstrate a growth mindset.

• Bachelor's Degree Required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licence.
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement required within 1 year of start date.
• Dual certification (content area) a plus.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities or self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience and preferably in an urban public school or charter school setting.
• Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment highly desired.
• Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites, Google G‑Suite Apps, etc.) desirable.
• Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus.
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color strongly encouraged to apply.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Teachers in Salem Public Schools work a 185 day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days). Please view the 2026‑27 district and/or school calendars.

Teacher salaries in the Salem Public Schools are determined by the Salem Teachers Union collective bargaining agreement (2024‑2027). Salary information can be found in Appendix

A.

The City of Salem offers Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full‑time employees.

Salem Public 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, housing status, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We also prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.

Job

Posted until filled

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $59,719.90 to $116,414 per Year

• HR MANGER, Collins Middle School, 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970
• Phone: 978‑740‑1115
• Email:
  Human Resources