Kindergarten Teacher (LTS)

Woburn Public Schools•Woburn, MA

About The Position

Woburn Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute Kindergarten Teacher to provide coverage from November 17, 2026, through December 23, 2026. The kindergarten classroom may be co-taught. The teacher reports directly to the Principal and works closely with district personnel to provide high-quality instruction to a diverse student population. The role includes creating a safe, equitable, culturally responsive learning environment with high expectations for all students. Long-term substitutes receive $125.00 per day for the first 20 workdays. Beginning on the 21st workday, the daily rate is $346.55 for substitutes with a Bachelor's degree or $372.42 for substitutes with a Master's degree, and that rate continues for the remainder of the assignment. The district is committed to embracing diverse perspectives and backgrounds and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Current Massachusetts DESE certification in Elementary Education.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience working with students, colleagues, and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Training and experience across elementary-level reading, mathematics, writing, and social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that supports learning and allows students to share their authentic selves.
Implement district curriculum aligned with Massachusetts DESE frameworks and provide standards-based academic instruction, collaborating with special education and English learner staff to support inclusion.
Administer district assessments and use data and other assessment results to identify student needs and guide instruction.
Participate in ongoing professional development, including activities related to instructional technology.
Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress through varied assessments; monitor progress and adjust instruction as needed.
Refer students for alternative services provided by the district.
Use feedback from the Principal, coaches, and peers to reflect on and improve teaching practices.
Collaborate effectively with grade-level and department teachers to promote best practices across the curriculum.
Follow state statutes, School Committee policies, regulations, and the WPS Employee Handbook.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by law and district policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or WPS Administration.