Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

Waltham Public Schools, William

F. Stanley Elementary School, Waltham, Massachusetts

Job : 5746760 Final date to receive applications: Jun 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide instruction to students in Grade 4 such that each student will gain the values, knowledge and skills needed to attain his or her full potential.

Description of Duties:

Management of the Learning Environment

• Utilizes effective and varied instructional techniques and procedures.
• Provides a standards-based, student centered environment in each class taught.
• Utilizes educational materials properly.
• Maintains a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
• Performs scheduled duties promptly.
• Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content area.
• Understands and implements the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Teacher/Pupil/Parent Interaction

• Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student.
• Relates well to students of varied proficiency.
• Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a wholesome self-concept.
• Guides students toward self-control.
• Provides effective student structure in the total school setting.
• Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
• Remains approachable to students and parents, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive and effective working relationship between school and home.

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards of the profession.
• Speaks and writes clearly, understandably and appropriately.
• Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed.
• Accepts constructive criticism.
• Applies suggestions for improvement.
• Uses confidential information for professional purposes only.
• Is equitable and sensitive and responsive to all learners.
• Realizes that good attendance is necessary for effective learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development, including all district-sponsored initiatives.
• Aligns instruction to the Massachusetts frameworks and to departmental syllabi.

Teacher/Staff Relations

• Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
• Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
• Works effectively with administrative personnel.
• Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
• Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
• Complies with school department procedures and school committee policies.

Supervision

Scope:
Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

Supervision Given and Received:
Supervised by principal and/or director.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must forward cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of MA DESE license and SEI Endorsement as well as three current letters of recommendation.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in Elementary, Grades 1‑6.
• Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified, in the area of licensure.

Knowledge Required

• Currency in the curriculum including knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Effective classroom management.
• Effective instruction in a standards-based classroom.
• Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency.
• Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity.
• Effective integration of technology across the curriculum.
• Fulfillment of professional responsibilities.

Abilities Required

• Ability to deliver effective instruction.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Ability to administer required student testing and assessments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

Skills Required

• Effective classroom management skills.
• Excellen…