WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Title: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant Long-Term Substitute

Position Summary: 

Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teaching Assistant to join our team for a 7-week period. 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. The successful candidate will work closely with the lead teacher to deliver instruction across all subject areas and provide individualized support to students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans across literacy, math, and social studies.
• Lead small groups or 1-on-1 sessions to reinforce learning concepts and provide differentiated support.
• Help students navigate social interactions, develop self-regulation skills, and foster a positive classroom culture.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Partner effectively with the kindergarten team and specialists to ensure student success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the daily operations of the classroom.

 Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: 30.08 hours per week
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45 AM – 2:30 PM
• Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 1:20 PM
• Salary: Commensurate with WTA Unit B Salary Scale based on level of experience as a non-exempt hourly based employee
• Range: $23.63 – $30.29

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.

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.