Employment Opportunities

Please click this link to view our postings via School Spring.

Looking to Substitute Teach? Please contact Aisling Bucci, Recruitment and Cultivation Specialist, at aisling.bucci@watertown.k12.ma.us. Please note that we hire Daily Substitute Teachers year-round, but may not always have openings.

Hiring Process 

We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply. Watertown Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We look for applicants who demonstrate genuine interest in the position and our school community. Strong applications clearly highlight experience, transferable skills, and attention to detail. Applications will ask for a resume, a cover letter, and three professional references. 

It is helpful if your cover letter speaks to why you are interested in the position you are applying for and the skills and talents you believe you will bring to the position. Clear, concise writing that best presents your experience and qualifications is appreciated by all.

Basic Requirements for Educators:

• Teachers are required to have a Bachelor’s degree and to hold appropriate Massachusetts teacher licensure/certification applicable to their role.
• School administrators are required to have a Master’s degree and to hold appropriate Massachusetts administrative licensure certification.

New Hire Information

During onboarding, our Human Resources team works closely with new employees to guide benefits enrollment and complete all hiring documents. Most of our onboarding paperwork is electronic through PowerSchool Records.

If you are a new hire having trouble logging into Records, please email human_resources@watertown.k12.ma.us or call at 617-926-7700.

CORI, SORI, and Fingerprinting

In addition to the forms in the onboarding checklist, all new hires must complete a CORI, SORI, and be fingerprinted.

• Fingerprinting Information 
• IdentoGo - Fingerprinting Locations in Massachusetts

*If you were previously fingerprinted for another public school district in MA within the last 7 years, you can request that district send us a Letter of Suitability to satisfy our fingerprint requirement.

Educator Licensure Information

It is each employee’s responsibility to obtain and maintain the required Massachusetts educator licensure. The Human Resources team can provide guidance, but all applications and renewals must be completed by the employee.

• DESE Office of Educator Licensure
• Massachusetts Educator Licensure Information
• Educator Preparation Programs in Massachusetts
• Information for Out-of-State Educators

New Teacher Educator Program

Teachers new to Watertown Public Schools will participate in the New Educator Induction Program. Our mentor committee will reach out with information prior to the start of the school year. New teachers will engage in a series of induction sessions designed to build community, deepen instructional practice, and provide ongoing support. Topics include goal setting, communication with families, student data analysis, and evidence collection for supervision and evaluation. Participants will also take part in a book study, collaborate with mentors, and engage in classroom consultancy experiences. Questions about the New Educator Program can be directed to Emilys Pena at emilys.pena@watertown.k12.ma.us.

Instructional Assistant Mentor Program

Instructional Assistants new to Watertown Public Schools will participate in a 90-day mentorship program to help adjust to their new role. Mentors and mentees will meet one-on-one throughout the first 90 days of employment as a supportive and informative partnership where you can connect with colleagues and bring forth problems of practice in a safe space. Questions about this program can be directed to Human Resources at human_resources@watertown.k12.ma.us.