ETS, Grade 4 Teacher, King

King School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools seeks an experienced Extended Term Substitute, Grade 4 Teacher for King School in Cambridge, MA. The position runs Sept 2026 through Nov 2027, with strong emphasis on bilingual education and culturally responsive instruction.

The successful candidate will plan, implement, and adapt curriculum per MA State Frameworks, collaborate with the 4th-grade team, and engage families to support student growth in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts State Elementary 1-6 teacher certification and SEI Endorsement preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience teaching at the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade level.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach all elementary subjects.
• Implement the Wayfinder SEL model.
• Collaborate closely with the other 4th-grade teacher.
• Collaborate with all team members, including special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel.
• Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies to inform instruction and target intervention and enrichment needs.
• Integrate social-emotional learning to foster a safe, active learning community.
• Partner with families and include them in students’ learning and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Massachusetts certification

SEI Endorsement

3+ years teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ETS, Grade 4 Teacher, King

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921402

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position : Extended Term Substitute, Grade 4 Teacher

Available September 2026 through November 2027

Martin Luther King, Jr. School

Martin Luther King, Jr. School Community:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School (MLK) is an innovative public school where every student learns Mandarin Chinese. The King School provides two options for pursuing Chinese language study. Students may pursue a sequential Two-Way Immersion option focused on the development of biliteracy in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Or, students may choose to balance daily Chinese lessons with other core content. For Grades JK – 2, classrooms follow two learning strands, which merge together for English and Chinese instruction for Grades 3 – 5.

We believe our programs prepare, enrich, and challenge our students for success as global citizens and scholars. Our students benefit from an expanded learning day (8 hours). This provides opportunities for increased enrichment and more time on core subject areas. The extended day offers teachers the flexibility to set the pace and intensity of learning based on student needs and interests. This time also enables us to offer enhanced enrichment that captures students’ curiosity.

The Opportunity:

The King School seeks an experienced 4th-grade teacher to join our caring and innovative community. The successful candidate will have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Frameworks. The candidate will set high expectations for all students and utilize scaffolding and differentiation to support students. The teacher will have an appreciation and awareness of the unique developmental needs of young people in this age band. As a professional, the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth, consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of the MLK School, and be fully committed to continually learning, improving, reflecting, and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels. Applicants with training in culturally responsive instruction are highly preferred. All candidates must be open to engaging in conversations about the intersection of race and education — critical conversations that ground our improvement efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• The teacher will teach all elementary subjects.


• The teacher will implement the Wayfinder SEL model.


• The teacher will collaborate closely with the other 4th-grade teacher.


• The teacher will collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to the 4th-grade team, special educators, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, interventionists, and other support personnel.


• Incorporate a variety of assessment strategies, including district-wide exams and formative assessment, in order to inform instruction and target intervention and enrichment needs.


• Integrating social-emotional learning into the classroom will work to foster a safe, caring, and active learning community.


• Partner with families and include them in the students’ learning and development.


• Other duties as assigned.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Fourth Grade Teacher,you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Massachusetts State Elementary 1-6 teacher certification and SEI Endorsement preferred


• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred


• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to find joy, belonging, challenge, and growth in their learning.


• Experience and practice teaching at the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade level


• At least 3 years of full-time classroom instruction


• Demonstrated success in elevating the achievement levels of a diverse student body

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools


• 135 Berkshire Street


• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141


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