Pre-K Classroom Teacher (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools seeks a dedicated educator to join our team. This position involves meeting and instructing assigned classes, planning a curriculum that meets individual student needs, creating a supportive learning environment, and assessing student progress.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study that addresses the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Guides the learning process towards achieving district curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Employs various instructional techniques and media, considering the physical constraints of the location and the capabilities of the students.
• Strives to implement the district's educational philosophy and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Affirms the learning achievements of students regularly and provides progress reports as required. Communicates with parents as needed.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Determines the learning challenges of students and seeks the assistance of district specialists as necessary.
• Maintains a safe environment by taking all necessary and reasonable precautions.
• Enforces a code of conduct for the classroom that aligns with established administrative policies and develops classroom rules that are enforced fairly and justly.
• Supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and provides written evaluations as required.
• Maintains a continuous program of professional growth that meets district requirements and exceeds personal expectations.
• Takes an active part in the teacher evaluation process, contributing to mutually agreed-upon results.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making among the staff.
• Participates in traditional school-sponsored activities as agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty.
• Contributes to decisions regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

• Highly qualified with required competency in the content area and appropriate Pre-K educator license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate license, or Master’s Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and/or expected within 5 years.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools offer competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and career advancement and pipeline programs to support staff growth and development.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and aligned with the school calendar.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position or need assistance matching your skills to a position, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.