FY26 Kindergarten Teacher (5097) Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

FY26 Kindergarten Teacher (5097)
Westborough Public Schools
3210025 Hastings Elementary School – Westborough, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Westborough Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5220610

Application Deadline:

Jun 16, 2025 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
The Westborough Public Schools seek a dynamic Kindergarten
teacher to join our caring staff at Hastings Elementary School beginning in the 2025-2026 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 49% Students of Color and 51% 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, Pre-K, Kindergarten or First Grade
Department Elementary Gr K-3
Reports To Principal Work year 2025-2026 School Year, 184 Days FLSA Status Exempt, Unit A
Salary Range Unit A Salary Scales
The Pre-K, Kindergarten (or First 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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-racist instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration

CORI and Fingerprinting:

All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Preferred Experience:

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

Skills:

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
Partnner 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

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

(MAY

INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

):
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 meet district expectations for licensure recertification
Share responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of grade, department, school, and school district
Participate in all faculty and district-wide committees as needed
Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The XX Teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities for other staff, except to direct any paraeducators who may be assigned to their classroom.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary and benefits, for permanent benefits eligible employees, per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.
The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated:

3/13/2023

Position Type:

1. Full-Time “Permanent”