1st grade Classroom Teacher - Lincoln

Young World Physical Education

Melrose (MA)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 118,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Melrose Public Schools is seeking a 1st Grade Classroom Teacher for Lincoln Elementary School in Melrose, MA. The role reports to the Building Principal and requires MA licensure in Elementary Education with SEI endorsement.

The salary is set per the CBA: $62,847.97 to $118,336.00. Starting date is August 31, 2026, with a posting until filled. Candidates should be proficient in literacy and math instruction and able to collaborate with families and staff.

Qualifications

Degree in Elementary Education and MA licensure in Early Childhood K-2.
Knowledge of MA reading/writing frameworks and literacy assessment.
Understanding of evidence-based practices for K-5 reading and math.

Responsibilities

Plans lessons and units aligned to standards with measurable outcomes.
Delivers engaging instruction and uses varied assessment methods.
Maintains a safe, inclusive classroom and supports diverse learners.
Collaborates with families and staff to support student growth.
Reflects on practice and participates in professional responsibilities.

Skills

Elementary Education

Excellent communication

SEI Endorsed

Education

Bachelor degree in Elementary Education

Job description

1st grade Classroom Teacher - Lincoln

Melrose Public Schools Lincoln Elementary School - Melrose, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5872254

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

1st Grade Classroom Teacher - Lincoln

Salary per CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreements), $62,847.97 to $118,336.00

Qualifications

Degree in Elementary Education. Licensed in Early Childhood K-2

Knowledge of current Massachusetts Frameworks expectations for Reading and Writing across the curriculum.

Deep understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices for teaching K-5 in literacy and math. Knowledge of best practices for assessing student progress toward achievement of standard.

Excellent communication skills.

SEI Endorsed

Reports to: Building Principal

Standards for All Teachers

Plans Curriculum and Instruction

Draws on content standards of the relevant curriculum frameworks to plan sequential units of study, individual lessons, and learning activities that make learning cumulative and advance students' level of content knowledge.

Draws on results of formal and informal assessments as well as knowledge of human development to identify teaching strategies and learning activities appropriate to the specific discipline, age, level of English language proficiency, and range of cognitive levels being taught.

Identifies appropriate reading materials, other resources, and writing activities for promoting further learning by the full range of students within the classroom.

Identifies prerequisite skills, concepts, and vocabulary needed for the learning activities.

Plans lessons with clear objectives and relevant measurable outcomes.

Draws on resources from colleagues, families, and the community to enhance learning.

Incorporates appropriate technology and media in lesson planning.

Uses information in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to plan strategies for integrating students with disabilities into general education classrooms.

Uses instructional planning, materials, and student engagement approaches that support students of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, strengths, and challenges.

Delivers Effective Instruction

1. Communicates high standards and expectations when beginning the lesson:

Makes learning objectives clear to students.

Communicates clearly in writing, speaking, and through the use of appropriately designed visual and contextual aids.

Uses engaging ways to begin a new unit of study or lesson.

Builds on students' prior knowledge and experience.

2. Communicates high standards and expectations when carrying out the lesson:

Uses a balanced approach to teaching skills and concepts of elementary reading and writing.

Employs a variety of content-based and content-oriented teaching techniques from more teacher-directed strategies such as direct instruction, practice, and Socratic dialogue, to less teacher-directed approaches such as discussion, problem solving, cooperative learning, and research projects (among others).

Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of and approach to the academic content of lessons.

Employs a variety of reading and writing strategies for addressing learning objectives.

Uses questioning to stimulate thinking and encourages all students to respond.

Uses instructional technology appropriately.

Uses effective strategies and techniques for making content accessible to English language learners.

Demonstrates knowledge of the difference between social and academic language and the importance of this difference in planning, differentiating and delivering effective instruction for English language learners at various levels of English language proficiency and literacy.

3. Communicates high standards and expectations when extending and completing the lesson:

Assigns homework or practice that furthers student learning and checks it.

Provides regular and frequent feedback to students on their progress.

Provides many and varied opportunities for students to achieve competence.

4. Communicates high standards and expectations when evaluating student learning:

Accurately measures student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives with a variety of formal and informal assessments, and uses results to plan further instruction.

Translates evaluations of student work into records that accurately convey the level of student achievement to students, parents or guardians, and school personnel.

Manages Classroom Climate and Operation

Creates and maintains a safe and collaborative learning environment that values diversity and motivates students to meet high standards of conduct, effort and performance.

Creates a physical environment appropriate to a range of learning activities.

Maintains appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety.

Manages classroom routines and procedures without loss of significant instructional time.

Promotes Equity

Encourages all students to believe that effort is a key to achievement.

Works to promote achievement by all students without exception.

Assesses the significance of student differences in home experiences, background knowledge, learning skills, learning pace, and proficiency in the English language for learning the curriculum at hand and uses professional judgment to determine if instructional adjustments are necessary.

Helps all students to understand American civic culture, its underlying ideals, founding political principles and political institutions, and to see themselves as members of a local, state, national, and international civic community.

Collaborates with families, recognizing the significance of native language and culture to create and implement strategies for supporting student learning and development both at home and at school.

Meets Professional Responsibilities

Understands his or her legal and moral responsibilities.

Conveys knowledge of and enthusiasm for his/her academic discipline to students.

Maintains interest in current theory, research, and developments in the academic discipline and exercises judgment in accepting implications or findings as valid for application in classroom practice.

Collaborates with colleagues to improve instruction, assessment, and student achievement.

Works actively to involve parents in their child's academic activities and performance, and communicates clearly with them.

Reflects critically upon his or her teaching experience, identifies areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to grade level, school, and district goals, and is receptive to suggestions for growth.

Understands legal and ethical issues as they apply to responsible and acceptable use of the Internet and other resources.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Lincoln Elementary School

About the Lincoln Elementary SchoolThe Lincoln School is an award winning building that links a historic landmark with modern architecture. Reopened September 2000, the Lincoln School is a K-5 school with over 400 students in 20 classrooms. Students enter the school through a beautiful atrium connecting the old and new sections of the school. The original Lincoln School, built in 1896, was opened as a high school. The newer wing incorporates many architectural features of the old school, and a clock tower graces the southeast corner of the building. Our teaching is designed to take advantage of the natural curiosity of elementary children. Grade level and special education teachers collaborate to meet the needs of our diverse learners. Art, music, physical education, digital literacy and library/media complete the education of the whole child. Students are encouraged to support one another by reaching out in friendship and respect. Lincoln promotes positive behavior through Lincoln’s 3R’s - Respectful, Responsible and Ready-to-Learn. The students are recognized for the many positive contributions they make to the Lincoln community. We value the contributions of our parents as school volunteers and we encourage all parents to join the PTO. We have an active PTO whose goal is to ensure that all our students have the best elementary school experience possible – one that each child will remember fondly for many years to come. PTO fundraising supports field trips, enrichment programs, and curriculum-based projects. Lincoln is a nurturing, safe environment that fosters a love of learning. Lincoln Elementary School is a tremendous place for students to learn, grow and make long lasting friendships and memories.

Job Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure in subject matter required. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check. Applications accepted through School Spring ONLY. NO phone calls please.