Long Term Substitute Classroom Teacher Prek-K - Shaker Mountain Union 70 School District - Hancock

Long Term Substitute Classroom Teacher Prek-K

Hancock

Full Time

Education/Training

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certification or Early Childhood: Students with and without Disabilities, PreK-2 certification. - Preference:

Long Tem Substitute Teacher

Pre-School/Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Hancock Elementary School 

Postion open January 2026

The Hancock School District seeks a full-time Long Term Substitute Classroom Teacher to lead our combined Preschool/Kindergarten classroom in our small, supportive PK–6th grade school. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a close-knit educational community that values creativity, collaboration, and the whole child.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will plan, organize, and implement a developmentally appropriate instructional program that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth for students in both preschool and kindergarten. Instruction will reflect best practices for early childhood education, integrating play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy skills, and hands-on exploration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  
  

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License (Early Childhood: PK–2, with or without Special Education)
  
  

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with young children, families, teaching and support staff, administration, and the community
  
  

• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
  

• Computer proficiency
  
  

• U.S. citizenship, residency, or work VISA required
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a balanced program of instruction, creative play, movement, and hands-on exploration that meets the developmental needs of preschool and kindergarten students.
  
  

• Create and maintain a warm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.
  
  

• Facilitate activities that promote early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and social skills.
  
  

• Observe, assess, and document students’ progress in all developmental domains.
  
  

• Adapt instructional strategies and materials to meet individual needs and learning styles.
  
  

• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and administrators to support student success.
  
  

• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to share progress, address concerns, and foster strong school-home partnerships.
  
  

• Prepare lesson plans and curriculum aligned with district and state guidelines.
  
  

• Integrate technology, audiovisual aids, and other tools to enhance instruction.
  
  

• Provide and manage a variety of materials and resources that encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving.
  
  

• Supervise and plan assignments for paraprofessionals as needed.
  
  

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the school.
  
  

Terms of Employment: Position opens January 2026 and runs through the last day of the 2025 - 2026 school  year.

 Salary: Per Teacher Contract

To Apply:

 Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:
Jay Merselis, Principal
Email: jmerselis@hancockschool.org