STEAM ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Long term substitute)

Wareham Public Schools; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wareham Public Schools is seeking a STEAM Elementary Teacher (Long term substitute) for Wareham Elementary School in Massachusetts. The role runs from January 4, 2027 to March 19, 2027, providing hands-on, interdisciplinary STEAM instruction in a K-6 setting.

The ideal candidate will design and implement robust units, engage students through project-based learning, and collaborate with grade-level teachers and administration to advance the STEAM program.

Qualifications

• Active teaching license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Education and/or General Science, grades 1-6.
• CORI and fingerprinting completion or proof of fingerprinting from a previous public school system.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and long-range units using an Understanding by Design template for each grade level, relating units to current curriculum.
• Implement varied teaching techniques to ensure student achievement and engagement.
• Coordinate STEAM curriculum with other disciplines and grade-level teachers to build interdisciplinary connections.
• Assess student interests and needs and incorporate findings into lesson and unit design.
• Communicate content with parents/guardians through newsletters or other information channels.

Skills

Hands-on STEAM instruction

Project-based learning

Interdisciplinary planning

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

STEAM ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Long term substitute)

Wareham Public Schools Wareham Elementary School - Wareham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5970098

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

The applicant would fill the vacancy while the STEAM teacher is out on maternity leave. The applicant should be excited about creating and implementing a robust, hands-on, interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics program for students in an Elementary School setting. The applicant should have familiarity with project-based learning and be able to engage and inspire children.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop daily and long-range units using an Understanding by Design template for each grade level, relating units to current curriculum
• Implement a variety of teaching techniques to ensure student achievement and engagement
• Coordinate STEAM curriculum with other disciplines, actively seeking interdisciplinary connections
• Coordinate STEAM curriculum with grade-level teachers
• Assess the interests and needs of the students and incorporate findings into lesson and unit design
• Communicate content with parents/guardians through newsletters or other means of information delivery
• Communicate with parents relative to specific student needs
• Meet regularly with administration to discuss program progress and general implementation of STEAM initiative
• Fulfill supervisory duties as assigned
• Such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal

The long term substitute teacher will begin January 4, 2027, with an anticipated end date on March 19, 2027.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Wareham Elementary School

It is the mission of the Wareham Elementary School, in collaboration with parents and community members, to provide a respectful, engaging, standard-based academic and social learning environment that is rigorous, differentiated and ensures individual student success in the attainment of the 21st Century skills needed to positively impact our global society.

Job Requirements

• Applicants must have an active teaching license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Elementary Education and/or General Science, grades 1-6.
  Successful applicants will have to complete CORI and fingerprinting, or provide proof of Fingerprinting from a previous public school system.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel Sylvestre , Principal
• 63 Minot Ave.
• Wareham, Massachusetts 02571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]