Grade 5 Teacher- Long-Term Substitute

Weston Public Schools; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weston Public Schools in Weston, Massachusetts seeks a Grade 5 Teacher for Field Elementary School as a long-term substitute starting mid-December 2026 and ending when the regular teacher returns (anticipated end of March).

We value diversity, inclusive classrooms, and rigorous instruction. The successful candidate will establish routines, manage behavior for high engagement, and use formative and summative assessments to drive planning and feedback.

Qualifications

• Must hold MA Elementary license or eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in diverse public school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of respect and inclusion.
• Establish and monitor routines for smooth classroom operation.
• Manage student behavior to support high engagement.
• Model precise and expressive language for clear instructions and explanations.
• Use questions and discussions to promote higher-order thinking.
• Engage all students with well-designed tasks and appropriate scaffolding.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and feedback.

Skills

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Massachusetts Elementary Teacher License (1-6) or eligibility

Job description

Grade 5 Teacher- Long-Term Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929740

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 14, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview

The Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire a Grade 5 Teacher for Field Elementary School. This is a long-term substitute assignment beginning mid-December 2026 and ending when the regular teacher returns from leave (the expected return date is anticipated to be the end of March). We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work
• Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time
• Manage student behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content
• Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with students, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content
• Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge students, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition
• Intellectually engage all students in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor student learning, provide feedback to students, and facilitate students’ self-monitoring of learning

Desired Qualifications

• Hold a valid Massachusetts license as an Elementary Teacher (1-6)
• Experience as teacher, preferably in a diverse public school setting
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - clear writer, effective facilitator/public speaker

Compensation and Benefits

Long-term substitute teachers are paid $240.00 per day, for time worked.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $240 to $240 Per Day

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Weston Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lindsay Quezada , Principal, Field School
• 16 Alphabet Lane
• Weston, Massachusetts 02493
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]