Teacher: Primary Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher: Primary -Belmont Street Community School 2026-2027

Job Description

Subject: TEACHER - PRIMARY

Reports To:

Building Principal

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).

Principal Responsibilities

Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.

Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.

Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.

Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.

Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.

Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.

Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/or second language learners.

Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

Performance of other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level.

Position Type:
Full‑time

Salary: $61,410 to $91,240 Per Year

Apply

Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 generalized, occupational and vocational education programs.

For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508‑799‑3020.

Job Requirements

To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your School Spring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license.

Please ensure that your School Spring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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