Grade 4 Teacher

Waltham Public Schools Douglas Mac Arthur Elementary School - Waltham, Massachusetts

Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide instruction to Grade 4 students so that each student gains the values, knowledge, and skills needed to reach their full potential.

Description of Duties:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, 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.

• 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.

Scope:
Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

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

Qualified applicants must forward cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of MA DESE license and SEI Endorsement, and 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Effective classroom management skills.
• Excellent listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Skills in the specific subject matter of instruction.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jun 30, 2026…