Grade 1 Teacher - Long-Term Substitute in Urban Education

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School within Salem Public Schools in Salem, MA, seeks a Long Term Substitute (Grade 1) for 8/31/26-12/22/26. The role emphasizes collaboration, classroom management, and strong communication with families.

The successful candidate will implement reading, math, science, social studies, and SEL within a supportive urban education setting, focusing on equity and student growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in urban public or charter school settings is desirable.
• Proficiency with technology-enabled instruction and family communication tools is desirable.
• Commitment to equity, belonging, and opportunity in education.
• Bilingual candidates and candidates of color encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Instructs reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science using district curriculum.
• Plans and uses instructional strategies and materials to meet diverse learning styles.
• Maintains a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares teaching materials and analyzes student progress to inform instruction.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues.
• Works under supervision of building administrators and manages student behavior.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication with families

High expectations

Reflective practitioner

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Remind

Google G-Suite

Job description

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School within Salem Public Schools in Salem, MA, seeks a Long Term Substitute (Grade 1) for 8/31/26-12/22/26. The role emphasizes collaboration, classroom management, and strong communication with families.

The successful candidate will implement reading, math, science, social studies, and SEL within a supportive urban education setting, focusing on equity and student growth.