1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Lexington Public Schools • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher covers a leave of absence from approximately February 8, 2027 through June 9, 2027, unless circumstances dictate a change. The role teaches kindergarten students and reports to the Building Principal. Compensation is $175 per diem for days worked. The position is non-benefits eligible and at-will. For Unit C members, the current hourly rate plus $15 per hour applies, and benefits stay as is.

Requirements

• MA DESE Early Childhood (PreK-2) Certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A high level of capability with technology.
• Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Responsibilities

• Teach kindergarten students and meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepare for assigned classes and set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, communicating those objectives to students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
• Seek assistance from district specialists as required regarding students’ learning disabilities.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develop reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules and maintain order fairly and justly.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed