Grade 1 Classroom Teacher

Randolph Public School District; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Public School District’s John F. Kennedy School in Randolph, Massachusetts is seeking a Grade 1 classroom teacher to deliver standards-based instruction and monitor student progress within the district curriculum.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with families and colleagues, promote equity, maintain an engaging learning environment, and meet license and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Teacher License in PreK-2 or Elementary 1-6
• Experience working in a diverse and/or multi-cultural setting
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity
• Maintain classroom management
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Plan and deliver effective instruction
• Execute the subject matter knowledge requirements specific for Elementary Teachers, including: Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, to students, utilizing the district’s course of study and other appropriate learning activities
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate for grade level
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing program
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Building Principal

Education

Massachusetts Teacher License in PreK-2 or Elementary 1-6

Master degree preferred

Job description

Randolph Public School District John F. Kennedy School - Randolph, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Grade 1 Classroom Teacher

Randolph Public School District John F. Kennedy School - Randolph, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929062 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Grade 1 classroom teacher will facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses of study and implement district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals.

The ideal candidate will:

• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity
• Maintain classroom management
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Plan and deliver effective instruction
• Execute the subject matter knowledge requirements specific for Elementary Teachers, including:
  • Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, to students, utilizing the district’s course of study and other appropriate learning activities
  • Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
  • Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, and discovery
  • Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
  • Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
  • Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids appropriate for grade level
  • Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district and state testing program
  • Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Building Principal

Terms in accordance with the Randolph Education Association (REA) collective bargaining agreement. (182 Days) Salary placement will be consistent with REA salary schedule.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to John F. Kennedy School

Currently, the Kennedy School maintains an enrollment of approximately six hundred students, Preschool through grade 6, enrolled in thirty-seven classrooms, nine of which serve students with special needs. The Kennedy program serves the language needs of Chinese students throughout the town with a program of language assistance for English Language Learners. Two full-time and one part-time Title 1 teachers provide small group language.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Randolph Public Schools (RPS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The RPS do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or homelessness in admission to or participation in its programs and activities. RPS does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to learn and work.

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts Teacher License in PreK-2 or Elementary 1-6
  Experience working in a diverse and/or multi-cultural setting
• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 40 Highland Avenue
• Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]