ES Kindergarten Teacher; SY

Overview

ES Kindergarten Teacher (SY )

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Abby Kelley Foster Charter Elementary School - Worcester, Massachusetts

• Job : 5737946
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026
• This job posting is closed

• Job Title: Elementary School Teacher
• Grade: Kindergarten
• Location: Elementary School
• Reports To: Building Principal
• Subordinates: None
• Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Academic Calendar Year Schedule
• School Year:
• Salary: School Year Instructional Salary Scale

POSITION SUMMARY: The Elementary School Teacher
- Grade 3 will deliver high-quality instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, while modeling the mission and character virtues of the school.

WORK SCHEDULE: Days:
Monday – Friday (occasional weekends as needed for special events). Schedule details:
Based on the academic calendar including vacations, holidays, snow days, and professional development days.

• Model the mission and character virtues of the school.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of subject areas and best practices in pedagogy.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of school curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Plan instruction based upon explicit goals regarding what students should know and be able to do.
• Create or provide learning experiences that develop students’ abilities and require the application of thinking skills.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies that consider individual learning styles and performance levels.
• Organize instruction around essential questions or core learning objectives; teach for understanding and/or mastery; provide students with practice and extension opportunities as needed.
• Assess student learning on a regular basis using multiple forms of assessment; analyze data and provide reports of student progress as needed.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Create a classroom learning environment that is engaging, orderly, secure, and appealing for students and in which mutual respect is shown.
• Carry out the school’s disciplinary code and procedures in a fair and just manner.
• Assign meaningful work that reinforces classroom instruction.
• Communicate student progress and development to parents, involving families in the education of their child.
• Provide written assessments, referrals, and evaluations when necessary for students with special needs. Participate in IEP meetings as required.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities to remain current with educational best practices.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Attend staff/team/department meetings and serve on staff committees as necessary.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instructional effectiveness for all students.
• Build positive relationships with students in support of their academic and social development.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide timely progress reports.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and adherence to the educator evaluation processes as outlined by DESE.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Willingness to engage in extracurricular activities and school community events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant subject area;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Per Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations, all Commonwealth charter…