Teaching Positions

Introduction

Teaching vacancies are usually posted in February before the following school year (ie February for the school year). However, we encourage you to apply to jobs early so we can review your credentials and possibly offer a preliminary screening interview.

Eligibility

Candidates wishing to teach in the Boston Public Schools need to have the following:

• A bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university
  For candidates who have an international degree, the BPS works with the Center for Educational Documentation (CED), which provides interpretation and assessment services for international degree holders. The CED can be contacted at (617) 338-7171.
• Current authorization to work in the United States
  Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
• Massachusetts teaching license

Pathways to Teaching

The Boston Public Schools offers several resources to becoming a teacher, if you do not already hold a valid Massachusetts teaching license.

• Boston Teacher Residency
  a one-year urban teacher preparation and certification program developed as part of Boston's aggressive commitment to improving instruction in every classroom
  
• Troops to Teachers Program
  A U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed. Eligible individuals who agree to teach for three years in a school located in a "high need" district may receive either a stipend of $5,000 to help pay for teacher certification costs, or a $10,000 bonus to teach in schools serving a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Licensure

All applicants must hold a valid Massachusetts Teacher License before teaching in the Boston Public Schools. For more information, see our Licensure page.

Application Procedures

Principals and Headmasters are responsible for hiring teachers in the Boston Public Schools, via the BPS Career Center

Throughout the year, recruiters conduct preliminary screening interviews with prospective teacher candidates. The recruiters will make recommendations to the Principals and Headmasters based on the results of the screening interviews. To obtain an interview, please:

• Go to the BPS Career Center
  
• Find the appropriate "Open" prescreening position:
  • Teacher - Special Education (District Level Screening) >>
  • Teacher - Elementary (District Level Screening) >>
  • Teacher - Math (District Level Screening) >>
  • Teacher - English Language Development-ESL (District Level Screening) >>
  • Teacher - Science (District Level Screening) >>
  • Teacher - English, History(District Level Screening) >>
  • Teacher - Humanities(District Level Screening) >>
  • Teacher - Foreign Language (District Level Screening) >>
• Apply to this position
• Upload your resume and a cover letter, as one document, when asked
• Update your profile with education, licensure, and any other pertinent information

Financial Resources for Teachers

• Loan Forgiveness Program: Because many Boston Public Schools qualify for the Federal Perkins Loan Cancellation, you may be eligible to receive up to 100% of your loan from the government.
• Tuition Reduction Program: Several area colleges/universities provide educators in the Boston Public Schools significantly reduced tuition (30% - 40%) for a Masters' degree. Please call the Senior Recruitment Specialist for more information at (617) 635-9639.