Grade 2 Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmeadow Public Schools seeks a Grade 2 Teacher for Center School in Longmeadow, MA. The role involves planning instruction, promoting active learning, and maintaining an engaging classroom environment.

You will align lessons to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, meet state certification requirements, and collaborate with staff to support student growth in Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies. Experience preferred; master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Meets Massachusetts state certification requirements.
• Knowledgeable of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction; ability to teach Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies.
• Master degree preferred; citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units based on sound principles of learning.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans aligned to goals and share when appropriate.
• Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and student learning.
• Promote active learning with high standards and clear goals; adapt instruction to help all students meet standards.
• Maintain systems of assessment and measurements to reflect progress toward objectives.
• Establish an atmosphere of respect and a positive learning environment.
• Communicate openly with students, parents, staff and administration; participate in team meetings.
• Be available for student and parent conferences; contribute to school improvement efforts.

Skills

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies

Education

Massachusetts state certification

Master degree preferred

Job description

Grade 2 Teacher

Longmeadow Public School District Center School - Longmeadow, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5864598

Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

• 1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
• 1.1 Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities; share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.
• 1.2 Maintain and incorporate the best research in instructional materials and techniques.
• 2. PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
• 2.1 Set short-term and year-long goals for curricular units based on sound principles and practices of learning.
• 2.2 Develop and maintain lesson plans based on short-term and year-long goals and share when appropriate.
• 3. USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
• 3.1 Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increase student learning.
• 4. EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTION
• 4.1 Promote a high level of active learning through setting high standards and clear goals and modifying instruction to help all students achieve those standards.
• 4.2 Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving instructional objectives.
• 5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
• 5.1 Establish an atmosphere that encourages sensitivity and respect among students and with the teacher, and practices and routines which create an appropriate learning environment.
• 5.2 Design instructional experiences in which students achieve high standards and optimize their performance by taking responsibility for their own learning.
• 6. EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• 6.1 Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.
• 6.2 Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings.
• 7. CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
• 7.1 Be available for student and/or parent conferences.
• 8. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION
• 8.1 Work collaboratively to identify areas for school improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.
• 9. ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH SCHOOL REGULATIONS
• 9.1 Observe and implement the rules and regulations established for the school system.

EVALUATION: Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year in accordance with current Longmeadow Educators Association (Unit A) and Longmeadow School Committee Agreement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Center School

Center School, located on the historic town "Green," is a vibrant and exhilarating place to learn and work for students from Kindergarten through grade five and about seventy-five faculty and staff members. Our school has state of the art technology, including a lab and media center. We have a dedicated staff and actively involved parents. Most importantly, we have wonderful students!To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your webbrowser:https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/equitythrougheducation/https://www.longmeadow.k12.ma.us/

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Meet Massachusetts state certification requirements. 2.Knowledgeable of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. 3.Educational preparation relevant to area of instruction. Ability to teach Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies 4.Prior relevant successful experience preferred. 5.Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Principal and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Key:Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more Standing:(F) Sitting:(O) Walking:(F) Lifting:(O) Reaching(F) – Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Handling(F) – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s) Fingering (F) – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air New Acuity(C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Fair Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point. Noise: Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Andrew Villamaino
• 535 Bliss Road
• Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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