Aspiring Educator Practicum: Student Teacher

Student Teacher/Practicum Student (SY 26‑27) Watertown Public Schools creates a welcoming and supportive environment for future teachers to grow professionally and to be prepared for their teaching experience. We fulfill this mission by offering our experienced teachers as mentors and provide support for future educators to navigate the district. Job Details Job ID: 5514644 Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jan 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Position: Student Teacher/Practicum Student 2026‑2027 Position Type: Temporary Department: Primary, Secondary Location: Watertown Public Schools Reports to: Supervising Teacher Affiliation: N/A Salary range: Unpaid To get connected with a campus to secure a practicum/student teacher placement in WPS: Reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io to get connected with a campus principal to get placed with a cooperating teacher. Responsibilities Under the general direction of a certified teacher or principal, provide classroom preparation and small group instruction. Involved with understanding and delivery of student individualized education programs. May attend parent conferences and faculty meetings. Active participant in the school community. Communicate clearly and effectively with your cooperating teacher. Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the student. Qualifications Required Currently enrolled in a college/university program leading to educational licensure and/or additional credentialing in education. Physical Demands Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand‑held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 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. Job Requirements Unpaid Internship Contact Information Aisling Bucci, Recruitment and Cultivation Specialist Watertown Public Schools Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education