5th Grade Teacher

5th Grade Teacher (5170)

Westborough Public Schools 3210045 Mill Pond School - Westborough, Massachusetts

Job : 5790649

Final date to receive applications: Jul 02, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic 5th Grade Teacher to join our caring staff at Mill Pond School starting in the  school year.

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre‑K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title Teacher, Grade 5

Department Elementary Gr 4-6

Reports To Principal

Work year 184 days

FLSA Status Exempt, Unit A

Salary Range Unit A Salary Scale

The Fifth Grade Teacher fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The teacher provides learning experiences that engage students in language arts, math, science/technology/engineering, social studies, and social‑emotional learning guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements.

• Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
• Professional Certification: MA DESE license in Elementary Education; SEI Endorsement

• Additional certification in special education and/or ESL highly desirable

• Specialized Knowledge: child development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co‑teaching, social‑emotional learning, technology integration
• CO, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

• Teaching English Language Learners in a diverse public school setting
• Working with students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Strong background in literacy and math instruction, along with science and social studies instruction
• Highly desirable to have experience with:
  • Co‑Teaching
  • Balanced Literacy
  • Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop model
  • Explicit phonics instruction
  • Guided Math Workshop model
  • Inquiry‑based instruction
  • Project‑based learning
  • Eureka Math
  • FOSS Science
  • Second Step
  • Responsive Classroom
  • Technology Integration

• Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment
• Plan and implement differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessment based on district objectives and needs of students to whom assigned
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design
• Partner and collaborate with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Integrate technology to enhance and extend student learning experiences
• Demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students and self

• Provide learning experiences across all subject areas as guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Monitor students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjust instruction
• Evaluate and refine instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student confidence in learning
• Participate in professional development activities and…