Broadmeadow Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher (2026-2027)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warmkindergarten teacherto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Position: Classroom Teacher
Under the general supervision of the School Principal the teacher facilitates student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; address specific educational needs of individual students and by creating flexible safe and optimal learning environment; and provides feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Needham Public Schools.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary staff members especially within grade level to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place outside the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students parents and colleagues.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications:

• Certification/License: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Holds a Massachusetts Teaching License(eg. PreK-2)
• Holds an SEI endorsement dual certification in ESL or qualifies for such certification
• • Core Academic Teachers (early childhood elementary teachers of students with moderate and severe disabilities English reading language arts mathematics science civics and government economics history and geography)
  • Academic Administrators (principal/assistant principal or supervisor/director only)

Education:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to a teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in a related area preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Please reviewUnit Contract Aandthis pageto learn more about employee compensation and benefits.

Salary is determined by education and experience ranging from Bachelors (Step 1) $63217 to Doctorate (Step 13) $128771 (This range is based on a 1.0 FTE).

Selection Process:
All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

Application Procedure:

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation license and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

All positions are subject to the approval of the 2026-2027Needham Public School budget by the Town of Needham.

Required Experience:

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