Teacher: Primary; 3rd Grade - Vernon Hill School

Teacher:
Primary (3rd Grade) - Vernon Hill School

Job : 5748652
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

As a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools you will be expected to provide rigorous instruction to the diverse population of students in your classroom. You will be expected to align your teaching to the district and state curriculum; to regularly assess students for learning comprehension and to modify your teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learning needs of all students, especially students who are learning English and students with disabilities.

The Worcester Public Schools is wonderfully diverse and our successful teachers capitalize on this diversity to provide rich learning environments. Being an educator in the Worcester Public Schools will require that you have patience, perseverance, creativity, excellent content knowledge, and a true desire to prepare all students for successful lives.

For applicants who are committed to the work of preparing Worcester students to excel in college and beyond, we offer a competitive salary package and participation in federal loan forgiveness programs (more information about these programs is available on our website in the Human Resources section).

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Effectively plan and assess curriculum and instruction.
• Mentor students’ understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Effectively manage classroom environment.
• Provide effective instruction, making learning goals clear and using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Use innovative approaches, instructional strategies, and technology to increase student learning and confidence.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity, including implementing strategies for students with special needs, 504 plans, and second language learners.
• Assure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Massachusetts DESE license Elementary 1-6
• SEI Endorsement

• Teaching experience in the content area
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language

Work Year: 185 days

Salary: $61,410 to $91,420 Per Year (based on candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree; potential to increase based on degree level)

Position Type: Full-time

Our Focus Statement: A school-wide effort to have all Vernon Hill School students show measurable growth in reading comprehension through the implementation of a common set of teaching strategies across all grade levels and content areas as measured by MAP, DRA, and MCAS. View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs.

• To maximize the effectiveness of your application, provide a cover letter describing the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) you are applying for and ensure that the certification information in your School Spring profile is updated.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Tammy Boyle, Principal
• 211 Providence Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01607
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