PRESCHOOL/EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Position subject to grant funding

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring for a full-time teaching position at Westfield River Elementary School in Massachusetts. Responsibilities include teaching utilizing Westfield Public Schools' curriculum, maintaining records, and communicating with parents.

The salary ranges from $50,000 to $98,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Applicants must have a valid MA teaching license in Early Childhood education and preferably experience with students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Current and valid MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license required.
• Prior experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils using the curriculum guidelines from Westfield Public Schools.
• Maintain records as required by law and school policy.
• Work with colleagues and parents to support students.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans for varied learning needs.
• Supervise students during out-of-class activities.

Skills

Teaching in integrated settings

Maintaining accurate records

Cooperative work with colleagues and parents

Developing lesson plans

Identifying pupil needs

Supervising pupils

Communicating with parents

Creating learning environments

Education

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in Early Childhood (PreK-2 or PreK-3)

Job description

Westfield Public Schools • Westfield River Elementary School, Westfield, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils in an integrated setting utilizing the course of study adopted by Westfield Public Schools and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, school policy and administrative regulations.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, students and/or parents on a regular basis as a liaison between the home and school whenever necessary.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Identify pupil needs, and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervise pupils in out of classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Building Principal and/or the Superintendent of Schools.

Reports To

Building Principal

The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract. Salary placement will be based on information contained in the application as submitted.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

Position Type

Full‑time

Salary

$50,000 to $98,000 Per Year

Qualifications

• Current and valid MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license in Early Childhood (PreK‑2 or PreK‑3).
• Prior experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Additional Requirements

Work is generally conducted within the school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the classroom. Work is light in nature with regular lifting up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

Position subject to grant funding.