Grade 5 / Elementary Teacher

Tantasqua-Regional-School-District-and-School-Union-6; Wales (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Wales Elementary School in Wales, MA is seeking a Grade 5/Elementary Teacher to join our faculty. The role reports to the Principal and involves delivering instructional programs, promoting student growth, and collaborating with staff and parents to support student outcomes.

The candidate should hold a Massachusetts teaching license for the content area, demonstrate content expertise, and be capable of working in a team.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts teaching license for elementary grade 5 content area.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional content for elementary grades.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Approved CORI and fingerprinting results.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional programs that promote student development of skill and knowledge in content area.
• Demonstrate effective command of classroom that supports student learning.
• Work as a contributing member of the School Community.
• Establish positive relationships with parents/guardians and staff members.
• Provide Math instruction to grades 5 and 6 as part of a departmentalization model.
• Attend professional development as deemed necessary both in and out of district.

Skills

Teaching license

Content expertise

Teamwork

CORI & Fingerprinting

Education

Massachusetts teaching license

Job description

Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Wales Elementary School - Wales, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Grade 5 / Elementary Teacher

Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Wales Elementary School - Wales, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5923704

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Notice of Vacancy

ELEMENTARY TEACHER / GRADE 5

WALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Anticipated Start Date: Immediate

REPORTS TO: Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instructional programs that promote student’s development of skill and knowledge in content area.
• Demonstrate effective command of classroom that supports student learning.
• Work as a contributing member of the School Community.
• Establish effective rapport with pupils to develop the skill, attitudes, and knowledge necessary to become successful individuals in accordance with each pupil’s ability.
• Establish positive relationships with parents/ guardians and staff members.
• Provide Math instruction to both grades 5 and 6 as part of a departmentalization model.
• Attend professional development as deemed necessary both in and out of district.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration.
• Modify student work to match students’ level of understanding and development.
• Maintain cooperative, productive and flexible working relationship with students and staff.
• Solve practical problems with students and staff.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A teaching license issued by the State of Massachusetts appropriate for this content area
• Demonstrated expertise in specific instructional content area, as assigned.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results

SALARY RANGE: $59,006.68-61,815.26

Kerri Mahota, Principal

41 Main Street

Wales, MA 01081

[e-mail]

Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Wales Elementary School

Welcome to the Wales Elementary School. This web page is designed to provide you and your children with all available information relative to the Wales Elementary School. We will continue to update information throughout the school year. Our job is not only to provide quality learning opportunities for the children, but also to assist you, whenever possible. Communication is a key component between school, students, and parents and it is integral part of the educational process. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you need further assistance. Once again, welcome to the Wales Elementary School.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kerri Mahota , Principal
• 41 Main Street
• Wales, Massachusetts 01081
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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