ETS, Teacher Gr. K, Peabody

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

Job summary

Peabody School in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Extended Term Substitute Kindergarten teacher to start immediately through November 2025. Candidates should plan, implement, and adapt curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Frameworks and Common Core.

The successful candidate will set high expectations, use scaffolding and differentiation, and partner with families, with a commitment to inclusive, equitable instruction and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts State Early Childhood certification required.
• At least two years of full-time classroom instruction.
• Experience in urban educational settings with diverse backgrounds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members, including special educators and coaches.
• Use district-wide exams and formative assessment to inform instruction and intervention.
• Integrate social learning to foster a safe, caring learning community.
• Partner with families and involve them in students’ learning and development.
• Build on partnerships with surrounding community institutions.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Urban education experience

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts State Early Childhood certification

Job description

ETS, Teacher Gr. K, Peabody

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Job Details

Job ID: 5411516
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 20, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position : Extended Term Substitute, Kindergarten Teacher

Available now through November 2025

Peabody School/OSS

Peabody School Community:

The Peabody School is dedicated to educating the "whole child"! The school’s mission—"To Love. To Learn. To Lead."—guides its practice in nurturing every student's academic, emotional, social, and leadership growth. The school aims to be a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant learning environment where every child is recognized for their unique identity, inspired by their passions, and empowered to lead with empathy. Beyond the school’s commitment to academic excellence and equitable outcomes, the school fosters creativity and self-expression through a rich music program utilizing the Kodaly method. The school truly thrives on its strong community engagement, powered by active parent groups and monthly events, ensuring every child can thrive and become a resilient changemaker and lifelong learner.

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.

The Opportunity:

The Peabody School is seeking a talented Kindergarten ETS to join our caring and innovative learning community. The successful candidate will have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the Common Core. S/he 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 ETS will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of the Peabody School and will be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting, and working together as a community to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all team members, including but not limited to 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 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 as well as encourage families to further the mission of the school
• Build on established partnerships with surrounding community institutions and organizations

Your Skill Set:

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

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• At least two years of full-time classroom instruction
• Massachusetts State Early Childhood certification is required
• Experience working in an urban educational setting, including the ability to work successfully with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds preferred
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel

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 Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Abdel Sepulveda , Principal
• Peabody School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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