Kindergarten Teacher (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students and are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district celebrates diversity with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. Our students and staff share ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are committed to equity and excellence.

We empower educators through competitive salaries and benefits, cutting-edge professional development opportunities, and robust support systems. Professional development is data-driven, relevant, and actionable. Teaching staff receive mentorship from instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis, and management. Career advancement opportunities and "Grow our Own" educational pipeline programs help staff achieve college degrees or certification pathways.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and at scheduled times.
• Plans a program of study tailored to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning, appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward district curriculum goals, establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares for assigned classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request of a supervisor, as required by the teachers' contract.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs of students or student groups.
• Implements the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, objectives, and performance expectations through instruction and action.
• Assesses student accomplishments regularly, provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Diagnoses student learning challenges regularly and seeks assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follows the district's code of conduct for the classroom, develops fair rules of classroom behavior, and enforces them consistently.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and provides written evaluations as required.
• Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies both district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participates in the contractually-approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement on evaluation results.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making, including those held during extended days.
• Attends traditional school-sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs) as agreed upon by building administrators and faculty.
• Contributes to district and building decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and staff well-being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Requirements

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
• Appropriate content/program area educator license (Early Childhood) and grade level (PreK-2) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; Master's Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Data-driven, relevant, and actionable professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship from instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches in lesson planning, data analysis, and management.
• Career advancement opportunities and "Grow our Own" educational pipeline programs to support degree attainment or certification pathways.