1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Bridge Elementary School; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Elementary School in Lexington, MA seeks a 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher to cover a leave from February 8, 2027 to June 9, 2027. The position pays $175 per diem for days worked and requires MA DESE Early Childhood Certification (PreK-2) with strong communication and technology skills.

Reports to the Building Principal and maintains records in accord with district policy. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, planning engaging lessons, managing behavior, and

Qualifications

• MA DESE Early Childhood (PreK-2) Certification required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of capability with technology.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plans a program of study meeting students' needs and interests.
• Maintains classroom environment conducive to learning and manages behavior.
• Prepares for classes, assesses student progress, and documents records.
• Collaborates with district specialists as needed and attends staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA DESE Early Childhood Certification (PreK-2)

Job description

Lexington Public Schools (MA) Bridge Elementary School - Lexington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Position Title: 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Starting Date: Feb 8, 2027

Job Description

Reports to: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: To cover a leave of absence from approximately February 8, 2027 through June 9, 2027 unless circumstances dictate a change.

$175 per diem for days worked. Non-benefits eligible, at-will position.

Unit C members, current hourly rate plus $15 per hour. Benefits stay as is.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned
• Sets and maintains standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Implements by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Seeks the assistance of district specialists as required regarding the learning disabilities of students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behaviour and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

MA DESE Early Childhood (PreK-2) Certification is required.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kari Grossman , Senior Human Resources Specialist
• 146 Maple Street
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]