Dynamic PreK Short-Term Substitute Teacher

Substitutes; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Short-Term Substitute PreK Teacher for the anticipated period 11/3/26–11/20/26 at Cunniff Elementary School. The role is temporary, with daily pay of $139.00, and reports to the Principal. Immediate starting date offers a valuable opportunity to support early learners in a dynamic elementary setting.

Candidates should hold a B.A./B.S. in teaching and MA certification, demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills, and be

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in teaching and Massachusetts State certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom that supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, /and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and ask analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that are directly related to the content objective.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect, and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in teaching

Massachusetts State certification

Job description

Watertown Public Schools seeks a Short-Term Substitute PreK Teacher for the anticipated period 11/3/26–11/20/26 at Cunniff Elementary School. The role is temporary, with daily pay of $139.00, and reports to the Principal. Immediate starting date offers a valuable opportunity to support early learners in a dynamic elementary setting.

Candidates should hold a B.A./B.S. in teaching and MA certification, demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills, and be