Title: Fifth Grade Teacher (One Year Leave of Absence)Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Fifth Grade Teacher (One Year Leave of Absence) to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest learners for the remainder of the school year.Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to): - Create a warm, inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners through clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive classroom management practices
- Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction across all core subject areas, with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and early numeracy development
- Implement district curriculum programs, including Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) and Bridges in Mathematics, to meet the diverse needs of students
- Use assessment data to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and provide targeted support and enrichment
- Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and families to support student learning and well-being
- Implement Wayfinder, our district SEL curriculum. Support students' social-emotional and academic growth through responsive teaching practices and relationship building
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment that promotes independence, curiosity, and a love of learning
- Participate in school and district initiatives, professional learning opportunities, and collaborative planning
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications: - Education: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience working with elementary-aged children is highly preferred.
- Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland's goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Professionalism: Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.Education and Experience: - Advanced Degree: Master's degree preferred.
- DESE Licensure: MA DESE licensure (PK-2 or K-6)
- SEI Endorsement: Evidence of Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement is mandatory.
Work Schedule and Compensation: - Salary: Commensurate with experience and in accordance with the Wayland Teachers' Association (WTA) collective bargaining agreement. Example: Master's through Master's +30 range $95,754 - $126,651
- Work Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year; school-year schedule in alignment with the WEA contract Unit A
Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.
