Kindergarten Teacher

Position Overview
The Weston Public Schools is seeking to hire a Kindergarten Teacher for Country Elementary School. This is a full-time role 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.

About the Weston Public Schools
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, desegregation program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 150 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Identify accommodations most effective for students, based on individual need, and supporting students in using accommodations within the classroom
• Provide whole class, small group, and specialized instruction
• 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
• Ongoing collaboration with teachers and related service providers

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Licensed as an Early Childhood Teacher (PrekK-2) in MA required
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement (SEI)
• Experience as an Elementary School Teacher, ideally in a diverse public school setting
• Competent with technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Strong work ethic and an eagerness to improve
• A commitment to doing whatever it takes to support all students learning and development

Compensation and Benefits
This is a school-year role (184 days over a full school year), 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.

Hiring Timeline
This position is for the 2026-27 school year. The review of applications will begin immediately, but please note that only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.