PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN POSITIONS Certified Full-Time Elementary Teachers Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4 Start Date: August 2026 OUR DISTRICT & COMMUNITY Located in the largest city in Berkshire County, Pittsfield Public Schools serves approximately 5,000 PreK-12 students across 14 schools, and we proudly embrace and celebrate the diversity of our students and families. We offer employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive insurance package, state and private retirement options, course reimbursement, paid professional development, and a variety of health and wellness opportunities. Under the leadership of our new superintendent, the district is pursuing a wide range of initiatives to improve educational quality, employee support, and work-life balance. Renowned for its natural beauty, the Berkshires combine small-town New England charm with a rich cosmopolitan cultural life. Nearby towns like Lenox, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington offer local shops, farm-to-table dining, and vibrant arts communities, and the region boasts state forests, hiking trails, lakes, festivals, museums, galleries, and a variety of world-class cultural institutions such as Tanglewood (summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), MASS MoCA, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. THE OPPORTUNITY Conte Community School is a PK-4 public school that serves approximately 380 students. With a target student-teacher ratio of 15:1, our small class sizes allow teachers to personalize instruction, prioritize academic growth, and build genuine relationships with their students. Our school is one of the most diverse elementary schools in the region, and we believe that every student-regardless of background, ability, or circumstance-deserves an educational experience that values them, challenges them, and prepares them to succeed in adult life. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven teachers who are deeply committed to their students, who want to join a close-knit team of educators invested in their success, and who are passionate about culturally responsive instruction, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and family involvement in the learning process. Among our programs designed to enhance instruction and support teacher creativity, we partner with local organizations, such as Mass Audubon, to provide hands-on, experiential, place-based learning experiences grounded in ecological literacy. It's an exciting time to work at Conte. We have a new leadership team in place this year, and we're focused on building a culture of belonging, joy, and celebration, and giving our educators and staff opportunities to have a real voice in school governance. Join us! CANDIDATE PROFILE Our ideal candidate will: - Possess an unshakeable belief that every child can achieve at high levels. - Have a genuine passion for working with elementary-aged students and their families. - Understand the unique developmental, emotional, and academic needs of young children. - Be well-informed about research-supported best practices and utilize innovative instructional approaches in the classroom. - Have the ability to develop trusting, caring, and respectful relationships with students and families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. - Be a collaborative, solutions-oriented team player committed to their own professional learning and growth as an educator. RESPONSIBILITIES - Create and maintain a positive, welcoming, and respectful classroom culture where every student feels a sense of belonging and is inspired to do their best. - Establish and communicate clear, consistent learning objectives and expectations to students and families. - Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction across core subject areas (reading, writing, math, science, and social studies). - Differentiate and personalize instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and styles of individual students. - Regularly assess student progress and use data to inform instructional decisions and provide targeted support. - Incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices that honor students' backgrounds and lived experiences. - Support social-emotional development alongside academic growth. - Help students develop curiosity, academic perseverance, and a growth mindset. - Uphold appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety inside and outside the classroom. - Communicate consistently and effectively with families and build strong home-school partnerships. - Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and support staff to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. - Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, school-wide events, and standard non-instructional duties. - Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grading, and student progress. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE Required Qualifications - Citizenship or residency/work visa. - Minimum of a bachelor's degree. - Valid elementary (Grades 1-6) license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. - Record of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the elementary school level in a high-performing or turnaround school. - Strong classroom management skills. - Understanding of curriculum and lesson planning aligned with Massachusetts state standards. - Excellent interpersonal, relational, and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree or higher in education or a relevant field. - Experience teaching in an urban or high-needs school setting that serves a multilingual population. - Experience teaching in a multicultural classroom setting. - Familiarity with English Language Learner (ELL) instructional strategies, positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and/or restorative justice frameworks. - Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Pittsfield Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. - A competitive annual salary per contract. - Comprehensive health, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance for employees and dependents. - Participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS). - Options for 403B retirement accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). - Course reimbursement and paid professional development opportunities. - Personal and family sick days and bereavement leave benefits. - Paid parental leave. - A wide range of health and wellness opportunities through the district's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - New administrator orientation, onboarding, and mentoring support.