Engaging Grade 1 Teacher - Extended Term Substitute

Peabody School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody School in Cambridge, MA seeks an Extended Term Substitute Grade 1 teacher from December 2026 to March 2027. The teacher will plan, implement, and adapt curriculum aligned with Massachusetts State Frameworks and Common Core, setting high expectations with scaffolding and differentiation for young learners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, MS Elementary Certification preferred, and at least two years of full-time classroom instruction, with a strong commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts State Elementary Certification is preferred for this role.
• Experience in an urban educational setting with diverse backgrounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all team members, including special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel.
• Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies (district exams and formative assessment) to inform instruction and target intervention.
• Integrate social learning to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community.
• Partner with families and include them in the students’ learning and development, and encourage family involvement in the school’s mission.
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts State Elementary Certification (preferred)

Two years of full-time classroom instruction

Job description

Peabody School in Cambridge, MA seeks an Extended Term Substitute Grade 1 teacher from December 2026 to March 2027. The teacher will plan, implement, and adapt curriculum aligned with Massachusetts State Frameworks and Common Core, setting high expectations with scaffolding and differentiation for young learners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, MS Elementary Certification preferred, and at least two years of full-time classroom instruction, with a strong commitment to equity and