Building Based Substitute Teacher - Preschool (SY26-27)

Position: Building Based Substitute Teacher (Elementary-Preschool)

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Primary

Location: Early Steps

Reports to: School Principal

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Salary range: $27.92-$29.63/hr (Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience and qualifications)

General Description:

Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptional Building Base Substitute Teacher 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. The Building Base Substitute Teacher will perform the in-person instructional practices outlined by the teacher who is absent. The candidate should have a strength in managing and leading classroom schedules and activities that define the school day.

*Building Base Substitute Teachers are assigned to a single school to cover teacher absences. Assignments at the school may be subject to change daily. Position cannot be combined with any other positions in the City or the School Department*

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage a classroom of students by keeping them on task and engaged
• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher
• Follow lesson plans left by the classroom teacher
• Supervise and ensure safety of students during classroom hours
• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Leave feedback and notes for the regular classroom teacher
• Assist with non-classroom duties when assigned

Qualifications Required:

• Education: Minimum of an undergraduate college/university degree.

Preferred:

• Massachusetts Teaching License in assigned content and grade level, including SEI Endorsement if applicable.
• Experience in a school or community setting working with children
• Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value staff who speak additional languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Armenian, and others, as these skills help strengthen communication with students and families across our schools. Applicants are encouraged to include any language proficiencies on their application materials.
• Knowledge in utilizing technological tools such as iPads, Chromebooks as well as the Google Classroom platform is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.