.2 FTE Grade 5 Teacher (2026-27 SY)

The Weston Public Schools is seeking a .2 FTE Grade 5 Teacher for Field Elementary School. This is a part-time position reporting to the Building Principal. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12).

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Establish a culture of learning that reflects the educational importance of the work
• Establish and monitor routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and the efficient use of time
• Manage student behavior to allow for high levels of engagement with the content
• Model a precise and expressive use of language to effectively communicate with students, including: expectations for learning, directions for activities, and explanations of content
• Use questions, prompts, and discussion techniques to cognitively challenge students, advance high-level thinking and discourse, and promote metacognition
• Intellectually engage all students in learning through well-designed learning tasks and activities that require complex thinking, and include appropriate scaffolding
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning, monitor student learning, provide feedback to students, and facilitate students’ self-monitoring of learning

• Hold a valid Massachusetts license as an Elementary Teacher (1-6), by time of appointment
• Three or more years experience as teacher, preferably in a diverse public school setting
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - clear writer, effective facilitator/public speaker

This is a full-time role, represented by the Weston Education Association, and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional staff. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

This position is for the 2026-27 School Year. Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.