School Year 26/27 Elementary Teacher- Grade 3

Brickett Elementary School; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Brickett Elementary School in Lynn, MA seeks an Elementary Teacher for Grade 3 to join a diverse, multilingual district serving about 17,000 students across 29 sites. The educator will implement standards-based lessons and collaborate with families, support staff, and grade-level teams to promote equity and student growth.

The ideal candidate holds a MA DESE license for Elementary Grades 1-6, a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), SEI Endorsement, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Grades 1-6 license.
• Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement.
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, staff, parents and advocate for children.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders.
• Urban experience preferred.
• Ability to meet the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment with standards of student behavior.
• Regularly engage with families and community members to support equity for all learners.
• Plan, develop and execute standards-based lessons aligned to state standards.
• Provide diverse learning experiences for students from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students (SPED/EL modifications).
• Use formal and informal assessments to measure and document student progress.
• Evaluate and document academic and social growth of students.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams on lesson planning and instructional strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Advocacy for children

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SEI Endorsement

Job description

School Year 26/27 Elementary Teacher- Grade 3

Lynn Public Schools Brickett Elementary School - Lynn, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5899674
Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Elementary Teacher- Grade 5

About Lynn Public SchoolsLynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB DETAILS

The educator is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the classroom teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The classroom teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Grades 1-6
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Urban experience preferred
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturingand engaging learning environment with standards of student behavior that promote positive social and academic experiences
• Regularly engage with families and extended community members in support of creating a collaborative learning environment that fosters equity for all learners.
• Plan, develop and execut e standards-based lessons that reflect the curriculum and the state’s core educational standards
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.(Modify, scaffold, etc.for SPED and EL)
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measureand documentstudent progress toward and to modify further instruction.
• Evaluat e and document the academic and social growth of students
• Employ a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication withparents/guardians/caregivers,concerningboth the broad academic and behavioral progress of assigned students
• Collaborateeffectivelywithgrade-level team and school facultyaroundlessonplanning, instructional strategies and student progress

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union .
• 180 days per year
• Teacher Salary Estimator

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch.76:5 , M.G.L., Ch.151 , if and as applicable.

Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shirley Albert Benedict , Principal
• Brickett Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]