Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm kindergarten long-term substitute teacher to join our team. Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enhance our goals of supporting every child.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. The district comprises 5 elementary schools, two middle schools, and one nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. Needham is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for each child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Needham Public Schools.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other elementary staff members and coaches to evaluate and assess the curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description illustrates tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to include every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as the ability to differentiate instruction based on student learning styles. More specifically, training/experience in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction, an interest in science content and pedagogy, a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and the potential to contribute to student life beyond the classroom. The candidate should be comfortable with both in-person and online pedagogy and teaching platforms.
Knowledge of culturally responsive practices
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work through strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Early Childhood PreK-2 and hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Application Procedure:

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license, and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

Selection Procedure:
All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.

Compensation and Benefits:

Please review this page to learn about employee compensation and benefits.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools is strongly committed to equity. Candidates who share this commitment are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work, please visit our equity website.