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 sets clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Uses various instructional techniques and media, considering the physical constraints of the location and the students' capabilities.
• Strives to implement the district's educational philosophy, instructional goals, and performance expectations through instruction and actions.
• Affirms student learning by regularly assessing achievements and providing progress reports as required, communicating with parents as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and diagnoses learning challenges, seeking assistance from district specialists when necessary.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Enforces a code of conduct for the classroom and develops rules of classroom behavior that are fair and just.
• Supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and provides written evaluations as required.
• Maintains a continuous program of professional growth that meets district requirements and personal expectations.
• Takes part in the contractually approved teacher evaluation process and contributes to mutual agreements concerning the results of the evaluation.
• Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision-making among staff.
• Participates in traditional school-sponsored activities as agreed upon by the building administrator and faculty.
• Contributes to decisions made by the district and building 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 offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and career advancement and educational pipeline programs. The district is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, or marital status.