Extended ; ESY Preschool Teacher - Summer

Extended School Year (ESY) Preschool Teacher
- Summer 2026

Watertown Public Schools Early Steps Integrated Preschool
- Watertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5580099

Final date to receive applications: May 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

Position: ESY Teachers

Position Type: Part-time, Hourly

Department: Extended School Year
- Summer 2026

Location: Hosmer Elementary School

Reports to: ESY Coordinators, Student Services Directors and Special Ed Coordinator

Salary range: $42.00/hour:
Teachers, $34.00/hour:
Unlicensed Teacher

Shift: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday
- Thursday

Dates: July 7, 2026 - August 6, 2026 (Monday
- Thursday)

Preparation Day:
Monday, July 6, 2026

• Bridge (Sub-Separate) Teacher - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday
  - Thursday
  • Dates: July 7, 2026 - August 6, 2026 (Monday
    - Thursday)
  • Preparation Day:
    Monday, July 6, 2026
• Integrated Classroom Teacher
  - Preschool - 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday
  - Thursday
  • Dates: July 7, 2026 - July 30, 2026 (Monday
    - Thursday)
  • Preparation Day:
    Monday, July 6, 2026

These are integrated preschool classrooms. All preschool students are scheduled 9:00-12:00. Integrated students attend 2/4 days and sub‑sep students attend 4/4 days.

The Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized instruction and related services to students beyond the regular school year. The position involves leading program activities, supervising instruction, and ensuring IEP goals and accommodations are met. Responsibilities include managing staff, addressing parent and behavioral concerns, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with administrators to align the program with district goals. In your letter of interest, please indicate which level/program you prefer.

We have availability in the Bridge and inclusion classroom.

• Teach groupings of special education students in preschool
• Conduct whole group and/or small group literacy lessons
• Conduct whole groups and/or small group Math lessons
• Follow related IEP Goals and Accommodations
• Teach age-related social skills and functional behavior
• Teaching is focused on the prevention of skill regression
• Progress monitoring and reporting

• Experience working with preschool age students preferred
• Experience collaborating with colleagues
• Experience reading IEPs
• Familiarity with best practices in literacy and math instruction
• Holds the belief that all children can learn
• Classroom management
• An ability to engage students in using all 4 domains: listening, reading, speaking, and writing
• Attend pre-program training.

• Valid DESE licensure as Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities or Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities preferred
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities in a public school setting preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Please submit your resume and letter of interest by [insert date] for priority consideration.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

$42.00/hour:
Teachers

$34.00/hour:
Unlicensed Teacher

Watertown Public Schools 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.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Christine Gibelli, Principal
• Early Steps Integrated Preschool
• Phone:
• Email: christine.gibelli.ma.us