KINDERGARTEN TEACHER - SWAMPSCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SY 26/27

Kindergarten Teacher 

Swampscott Public Schools

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Overview

The Swampscott Public Schools district seeks a dedicated and innovative educator to join a community committed to academic excellence, equity, and social-emotional growth. In this role, you will be responsible for the primary function of designing and implementing high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners within an inclusive, child-centered environment. Because our youngest learners and their families rely on a stable and predictable start to their educational journey, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance are essential to the success of this role.

Guided by the district’s C.O.R.E. values—Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity—you will foster a safe, respectful classroom culture, engage in continuous professional reflection, and collaborate with families and colleagues to ensure every student is prepared for success in college, career, and citizenship.

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills in alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Core Content Delivery: Implement district learning goals using a standards-based Math Curriculum and the Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop Model.
• Assessment & Data: Administer district mid-year and end-of-year assessments. Familiarity with Intro To Reading, i-Ready, AimsWeb, Fountas & Pinnell (BAS testing), and standards-based grading is highly advantageous.
• Technological Integration: Utilize educational technology to enhance learning; experience with Google Classroom, Zoom, SeeSaw, or similar platforms is preferred.

Classroom Environment & Management

• Child-Centered Culture: Create a developmentally appropriate environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations through structured routines and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Relationship Building: Establish a classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional curriculum implementation.
• Inclusion & Collaboration: Partner with general education teachers, specialists, and families to ensure an inclusive environment conducive to all learners' needs.

Professional Reliability

• Consistent Attendance: Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance to ensure instructional continuity and the effective supervision and safety of students.
• District Representation: Perform other duties typical for a classroom teacher as required by the Building Principal.

Job Requirements

• Licensure: Current Massachusetts Educator Certification in Early Childhood (PreK-2) 
• SEI Endorsement: Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Compliance: Citizenship, residency, or work visa required; successful completion of a CORI and fingerprint-based background check.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Stamina: Requires long periods of standing, walking, and sitting; talking or hearing in person and by telephone; reaching with hands and arms.
• Mobility: Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment: Exposure to ultraviolet lights (computer monitors/copiers) and potential hazards common in school buildings.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees, or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.