Pre-kindergarten Teacher

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public Schools seeks a dedicated and inclusive Pre-kindergarten Teacher committed to promoting independent thinking and creativity among students. This full-time role involves planning aligned lessons, maintaining communication with families, and differentiation of instruction to meet diverse needs. Join a vibrant school community that values diversity and encourages growth through collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Licensed Prek-2 Teacher preferred.
• Demonstrated belief in student achievement.
• Lifelong learning and professional growth dedication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to meet Common Core Standards.
• Use data to inform instruction and track student progress.
• Maintain active communication with students’ families.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Prek - 2

Tools

SEI Endorsement

Job description

New Bedford Public Schools Jacobs Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Pre-kindergarten Teacher

New Bedford Public Schools Jacobs Elementary School - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5186460
Application Deadline: Aug 01, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: May 22, 2025

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• PRe Kindergarten Teacher
  

Objective:

• Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students.
  

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks
  
• Use of data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting
  
• Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught
  
• Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths
  
• Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children’s academic and social progress
  
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal
  

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Prek - 2
  
• A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
  
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
  
• SEI Endorsement
  
• SPED inclusion experience preferred.
  

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: School Principal or Designee
  
• Rate: In accordance with the NBEA Unit A contract found here
  

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information

• Brian Coon , Interim Principal
• 47 Emery Street
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02744
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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