Long Term Substitute: Sub Separate Preschool Teacher - Nelson Place School 2026

Young World Physical Education; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools Nelson Place School in Worcester, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Preschool Teacher for 8/27/26–12/03/26. The candidate will align instruction with district and state standards, assess learning regularly, and support diverse learners, including English learners and students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning, effective classroom management, and using innovative strategies and technology to promote student achievement.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license in Early Childhood PK-6 is required.
• SEI Endorsement is required.
• BA degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Remain up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
• Mentor students’ understanding of the curriculum and adjust instruction as needed.
• Manage classroom environment effectively.
• Deliver high-quality instruction using appropriate techniques and technology to increase learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Assessment of learning

Education

Massachusetts DESE license in Early Childhood PK-6

SEI Endorsement

BA degree

Job description

Long Term Substitute: Sub Separate Preschool Teacher - Nelson Place School 2026

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5886116
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

SUBJECT: Teacher: Long Term Substitute - Sub Separate Preschool Teacher

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

This vacancy is for a leave of absence scheduled from 8/27/26-12/3/26. Should this leave extend or another leave require coverage, the successful candidate may be offered the opportunity for continued employment.

As a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools you will be expected to provide rigorous instruction to the diverse population of students in your classroom. You will be expected to align your teaching to the district and state curriculum; to regularly assess students for learning comprehension and to modify your teaching to ensure that students are learning; to provide a classroom that is conducive to the learning needs of all students, especially students who are learning English and students with disabilities.

The Worcester Public Schools is wonderfully diverse and our successful teachers capitalize on this diversity to provide rich learning environments. Being an educator in the Worcester Public Schools will require that you have patience, perseverance, creativity, excellent content knowledge, and a true desire to prepare all students for successful lives.

For applicants who are committed to the work of preparing Worcester students to excel in college and beyond, we offer a competitive salary package and participation in federal loan forgiveness programs (more information about these programs is available on our website in the Human Resources section).

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE

This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.
• Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.
• Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.
• Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.
• Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.
• Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.
• Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.
• Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans and/​or second language learners.
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts DESE license in Early Childhood PK-6
• SEI Endorsement
• BA degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience in the content area
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.
• Experience teaching students who are English language learners
• Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.
• Candidates who are licensed in another state will be considered if they qualify for the temporary license from DESE (must possess the equivalent license from another state and must have documented proof of working under that license for at least three complete school years). Candidates will need to apply for and pay for the DESE license as a condition of employment.

WORK YEAR

185 days

SALARY

$55.32/hour ($331.95/day)

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood
• Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Welcome to Nelson Place School

Our Focus StatementThe focus of Nelson Place School Learning Community is to instill in all students the skills, experiences, and knowledge needed to advance to the next level of their education. The students will demonstrate proficiency in reading comprehension within a data driven, standards based curriculumusing MCAS, DIBELS, MAP, and DRA assessments.View School Improvement Plan for more details about our school.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• To maximize the effectiveness of your application, it is recommended that you provide a cover letter which describes the specific training and experience that you have for the position(s) that you are applying for and that you ensure that the certification information in your SchoolSpring profile is updated. Your MA DESE certification number will allow us to verify that you possess the correct license. Please ensure that your SchoolSpring resume, specifically, is updated as this will be used to determine your Degree and Step placement on the Teachers salary schedule.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ellen Moynihan , Principal
• 35 Nelson Place
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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