136 jobs found in Amherst, MA

Job Description Amherst-Pelham Regional School District Job Description Position: Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal Grade: Clerical Grade G Work Year: School Year (10 months) Reports to: Assistant Principal Position Overview The Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal provides high-level clerical and organizational support to ensure the effective functioning of the Assistant Principal's office. The position requires discretion, initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality. Key Responsibilities MCAS Coordination (ARHS & ARMS): Support administration of state-mandated MCAS testing at Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School, including scheduling, materials organization, and communication with staff. 504 Team Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule 504 Plan team meetings in collaboration with Assistant Principals,...

Job Description The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Mathematics teacher at the Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School. This is a permanent, full-time, school-year position. The successful candidate will have experience and/or training to teach Math 7, Math 8, and Algebra 1. Candidates should: Be well-versed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Be able to articulate how the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice have informed their instruction Be familiar with and committed to providing low-floor, high-ceiling lessons to increase access to all students Have a growth mindset about students' ability to learn and do mathematics Be committed to anti-racist teaching and willing to take part in district-supported, ongoing professional development Understand and be committed to teaching and working with middle grade students Be able to collaborate effectively with department-level, team-level, and...

Job Description Special Education Teacher-Mild/Moderate Disabilities School Year: 2026-2027 Bargaining Unit: APEA Unit A The Amherst Regional Public School District (ARPS) is seeking a qualified, full-time Special Education Teacher specializing in mild/moderate disabilities for the 2026-2027 school year. ARPS seeks candidates who are dually licensed in Special Education and Mathematics or who hold a Special Education license and are willing to obtain licensure in Mathematics. Position Overview Under the direction of building administrators, the Special Education Teacher develops and delivers specially designed instruction to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. The teacher evaluates student progress toward instructional objectives using data and serves as the IEP case manager for assigned students. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide direct academic instruction to individual students and...

Job Description We are seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time Chinese World Language teaching opportunity, shared between Amherst Regional High School and Amherst Regional Middle School. The candidate would teach classes including Chinese 1 all the way up to AP Chinese Literature and Culture. The successful candidate will have current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) teacher certification as an Academic, Chinese World Language teacher at the middle school and high school levels. Prior middle and high school teaching experience at secondary levels in Massachusetts public schools is also required. Position Type: Full-Time Positions Available: 1

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a part-time (60% FTE) School Adjustment Counselor position at Chestnut Street Academy, which serves students in Grade 6. Of the 60% FTE position, 20% FTE is contingent upon grant funding. The School Adjustment Counselor will work closely with the special education team, guidance counselor, administration, families and outside agencies/providers to address the school based needs of student IEPs. Highly qualified candidates possess the following: A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs. Strong positive, effective written and oral communication skills Ability to build effective, collaborative relationships with students, paraeducators, teachers, service providers, program coordinator, administration, families, educational team leaders, outside agencies, and to work as part of a professional...

Job Description The Amherst Public School District is seeking a part-time (60%) highly qualified candidate for the position of Guidance Counselor for Chestnut Street Academy. Chestnut Street Academy approximate population is 140 sixth (6th) grade students. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, committed to education, and willingly collaborate to meet diverse student needs. The counselor will have the following roles and responsibilities including but not limited to: Provide group and individual counseling services Design and deliver tiered supports and interventions Meet regularly with grade-level teams Tier 1 & 2 interventions Ongoing development and implementation of school-wide bullying prevention and intervention Provide classroom-based support and interventions to students Deliver classroom-based lessons to promote a positive school and class climate Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional...

Job Description Principal - Summit Academy Amherst, Massachusetts Start Date: September 1, 2026 The Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools is seeking an experienced, student-centered educational leader to serve as the next Principal of Summit Academy, the district's Public Day School program serving students with significant social, emotional, behavioral, and learning needs. Summit Academy provides specialized programming designed to support students requiring highly structured, therapeutic, and individualized educational environments. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and compassionate leader with a strong background in Special Education, deep knowledge of therapeutic and behavioral programming, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive and student-centered practices. This position requires an instructional leader who understands the complexity of supporting students with diverse learning profiles while fostering a safe, supportive, and academically...

Job Description Head Start Teacher Preschool (Amherst) $5,000 sign on bonus Join our collaborative team providing relationship-based care and education to preschoolers. Excellent ratios. Brazelton Touchpoint Site, offering ongoing training and support. Minimum AA degree with EEC Lead Teacher certification. Full time (37.5 hours a week); full year. Salary Range: $22.14-25.59/hour + bilingual differential, if applicable. We have outstanding supervision, training and benefits. We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance,Sick, Vacation, Float time and 12.5 paid Holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint-based national CORI, NCOR, and out of state checks if applicable, and driving record check....

Job Description Head Start Site Director (Amherst) $7,500 sign on bonus Join us to make a meaningful difference to young children, and their Families! Head Start program seeks an experienced leader to run educational services for a five-classroom site that serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Must have demonstrated ability to develop authentic and professional relationships with children, families, and staff. Brazelton Touchpoint Site, offering ongoing training and support. Minimum qualifications include a BA in Early Childhood Education or directly related field with early education and supervisory experience, EEC Director Certified. Spanish speakers strongly encouraged to apply. Annual salary range $71,849-$76,220, plus bilingual differential if applies. We have outstanding supervision, training and benefits. We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance,Sick, Vacation,...

Job Description The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of part time Art Teacher at the Pelham Elementary School, which serves students in Grades K-6. It is a .2 fte permanent position. Successful candidates will have working knowledge of the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Visual Arts at the elementary school level and demonstrated success working in a collaborative educational setting. Having our students connect to real-world problems while examining social justice issues is at the core of our mission. Our art teacher will be part of a dynamic 'specials' team, who work to bring the joy of the arts into our school while helping every child discover the artist within themselves. All candidates must hold current and valid MA DESE certification as an Academic: Teacher, Visual Art, level, PreK-8. Bilingual Spanish and bicultural applicants are prefe

Job Description Join our Early Childhood team as a Bilingual Early Educator and take the lead in providing essential support and engaging, early literacy-rich experiences to Spanish-speaking families with young children (ages 0-5) in our communities. We are looking for a dedicated individual to deliver services effectively and in compliance with professional standards and funding expectations. The work schedule varies and may include evenings and weekends to meet family needs. What you will do You will be a welcoming face and key resource for families, providing early literacy support through parent and parent/child activities at community locations including low income housing apartments. Your primary focus will be to strengthen parent-child relationships and foster children's early development and kindergarten readiness skills. This involves: Planning and leading developmentally appropriate activities Integrating early literacy Conducting community outreach...

Job Description Join our Early Childhood team as an Early Learning Specialist in our ParentChild+ program where you will be responsible for providing early literacy home visiting services to families with young children ages 15-48 months. We are looking for a dedicated individual committed to ensuring that services are delivered effectively and in compliance with the standards of the national model. The work schedule varies and may include early evenings and weekends to meet family needs. This position operates from September through June. What you will do You will be a key resource for families, providing early literacy support through parent/child activities at family homes. Your focus will be to: support parents as children's first and most important teachers; strengthen parent-child relationships; foster children's early development and kindergarten readiness skills; and provide resources and referrals as needed. What we are looking for We are seeking a...

Job Description Lander~Grinspoon Academy, a pluralistic K-6 Jewish Day school in Northampton, MA, is hiring a dynamic and creative part-time Hebrew/Judaics teacher. This is a great opportunity for a current graduate student, someone interested in exploring school-based teaching, or a recently retired teacher who isn't quite ready to leave it all behind! What you will do You will teach two Hebrew/Judaics classes every day. There is some flexibility based on skill level and interest as to which classes those would be. In addition, you will: Partner with families in regular communication Nurture a joyful sense of Jewish identity within each student Teach about Jewish holidays at appropriate times of year Commit to implementing our social/emotional curriculum as well as our strong academic program Qualifications Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic about contributing to school-wide initiatives including social justice, our on-site working farm, and creative arts. In...

Job Description Lander-Grinspoon Academy, a a pluralistic K-6 Jewish Day school in Northampton, MA, is hiring a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated part-time Physical Education Teacher to work with students in grades K-6. This is a great opportunity for a current graduate student, someone interested in exploring teaching in a school setting, or a recently retired teacher who isn't quite ready to leave it all behind! WHO YOU ARE An experienced and enthusiastic educator who values movement, wellness, and social-emotional growth Excited about contributing to school-wide initiatives including: social justice education our on-site working farm creative arts Someone who works well as part of a collaborative team, who partners closely with classroom teachers and communicates openly with families to support each child's development, confidence, and joyful sense of identity Equally committed to fostering physical skills, teamwork, and healthy habits as you are to...

Job Description Lander Grinspoon Academy, an independent Jewish day school serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 6, is hiring a compassionate, collaborative, and skilled Learning Specialist to join our faculty. The Learning Specialist works closely with students, teachers, families, and school leadership to support the academic success of all learners. This position provides direct intervention services, conducts assessments, collaborates with classroom teachers, and helps implement best practices for supporting diverse learning needs. Responsibilities Provide small-group and individual academic support for students requiring additional intervention. Conduct benchmark assessments and analyze student performance data. Develop detailed progress reports and communicate student growth with families and teachers. Collaborate with classroom teachers to support differentiated instruction and effective intervention strategies. Participate in parent conferences,...

Job Description Teacher Preschool (Northampton) $5,000 sign on bonus Join our collaborative team providing relationship-based care and education to preschoolers. Excellent ratios. Brazelton Touchpoint Site, offering ongoing training and support. Minimum AA degree with EEC Lead Teacher certification. Full time (37.5 hours a week); full year. Salary Range: $22.14-25.59/hour + bilingual differential, if applicable. We have outstanding supervision, training and benefits. We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance,Sick, Vacation, Float time and 12.5 paid Holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint-based national CORI, NCOR, and out of state checks if applicable, and driving record check. Please...

Job Description Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (PVPA) provides students with a supportive and challenging environment that is responsive to multiple learning styles, emphasizes learning through the arts and integrates critical and creative thinking throughout the curriculum. PVPA prepares all of our students for higher education by employing a rigorous, standards-based curriculum in a nurturing and collaborative environment. At PVPA, we want each of our students to be successful in school and to go on to a fulfilling college experience. Our guiding mission at PVPA is to help students become more independent. We work with students to assume responsibility, not avoid it. The Academic Support Department contributes to these goals by: 1.establishing a positive learning environment 2.identifying and implementing services that address each student's individual learning style, strengths and challenges 3.fostering feelings of empowerment that help students...

Job Description PVPA has an opportunity for a 7/8 Grade Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of students in grades 7 & 8. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who has strong classroom management skills, is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. Our goal is to strengthen the comprehensive math program while supporting and challenging students to develop confidence in math. Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for: 1.Teaching five classes of middle school math 2.Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives. 3.Creating a...

Job Description PVPA has an immediate opening for an 8th Grade Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively with colleagues and understands the varied needs of middle school students. The ideal candidate will be a reflective practitioner who is interested in integrating the arts into the curriculum, teaching with a social justice lens, collaborating with students and colleagues, and has experience in implementing restorative practices in the classroom. This curriculum covers a range of physical and life science topics, engineering, and technology. Students are assessed through quizzes, tests, individual and group projects, homework assignments, lab work, presentations, and class activities. Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be responsible for: 1.Teaching five blocks of Science 8 and Advisory. 2.Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare...

Job Description At PVPA, we want each of our students to be successful in school and to go on to a fulfilling college experience. Our guiding mission at PVPA is to help students become more independent. We work with students to assume responsibility, not avoid it. The Academic Support Department contributes to these goals by: 1.establishing a positive learning environment 2.identifying and implementing services that address each student's individual learning style, strengths and challenges 3.fostering feelings of empowerment that help students advocate on their own behalf and assume responsibility for their own learning. PVPA has an opportunity for an Academic Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who enjoys working with colleagues and loves working with high school students. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, you will be responsible for: 1.Providing specialized instruction as outlined in...