Language Teacher - Armenian; SY

World Language Teacher - 0.4 Armenian (SY 26-27)

Watertown Public Schools — Watertown High School, Watertown, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5699150

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

Posted: May 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position: 0.4 Armenian World Language Teacher

Position Type: Part-time

Location: Watertown High School

Reports to: Principal, World Languages Director

Affiliation: Watertown Educators Association Unit A

Salary range: As determined by Salary Schedule, Unit A

Summary:

Watertown Public Schools seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Armenian Teacher. It is a part-time position at Watertown High School.

Working under the general supervision of the K-12 World Language Coordinator, as well as building administration, the successful candidate will plan and teach Armenian classes. They will work collaboratively with members of the department and the school to support student learning and growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The preferred candidate will be prepared to teach Armenian and should be engaging and provide rigorous instruction for language development and access to content.
• A passionate language teacher, the candidate should have strong academic knowledge and facility with a World Languages curriculum for Armenian. The candidate should fulfill the WHS mission of teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning, and consider multiple perspectives.
• As Watertown is committed to the practice of teaching world languages for proficiency, the candidate should have a strong background in the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and current Massachusetts Standards for teaching a world language.
• The candidate should possess good communication and interpersonal skills in order to have an ongoing collaboration with core academic teachers and provide MLs with sheltered instruction and other effective strategies in their classrooms as well as other people’s classrooms. They should work effectively and creatively with colleagues.
• The candidate would communicate with parents as required, and as appropriate. S/he should have experience working with and/or teaching high school students; an understanding of the needs of students at this age; a collaborative work ethic; and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. Proficient use of email, spreadsheets, Google Docs, etc. for department communication and file sharing is required.
• Plan and provide high‑quality instruction in history and social studies aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Curriculum Frameworks
• Create engaging, standards‑based lessons that promote historical inquiry, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and critical thinking
• Develop and implement a program of study that meets the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Assess student learning and use data to inform instruction and support student growth
• Establish a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes respectful discourse and student engagement
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of learners
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and administration to support student success
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom expectations
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing curriculum planning
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance
• Administer assessments in accordance with district and state guidelines
• The successful candidate will invest in the life of the school by participating in professional development such as faculty and department meetings, as required. Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity as well as effective interaction with a diverse population of students and faculty, is essential.

Core Competencies: Using the Massachusetts Model System for Educators Rubric, priority skills and abilities that all Watertown Public School teachers…