Teacher - Early Childhood (Long-Term Substitute) (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools • Roxbury, MA

43d

About The Position

THIS IS A LONG-TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 01/05/2026 and end on 06/24/2026. Please note that all substitute teachers are hired as per diem subs, even when placed in long-term assignments. All substitutes begin at the per diem rate of pay. For further information about becoming a BPS sub, please refer to our website (https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/old-homepage2/careers1/sub-central). Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Early Childhood Teacher with an SEI endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Early Childhood
• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Degree in Early Childhood or Education.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts SEI Endorsement OR dual certification in ESL
• Familiarity with the TERC Investigations Math Curriculum
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Responsibilities

• TEACH: Early Childhood (Grades PK-2) in an SEI environment
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using the Opening The World of Learning (OWL) curriculum, in alignment with state frameworks.
• Create a developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values relationships between child to child, child to curriculum, teacher to child, teacher to families and communities, and classrooms to schools through the intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees