Job Location: 85-SEIS - Three Rivers - Belchertown, MA 01007, Education Level: 4 Year Degree,
Salary Range: $59,523.00 - $84,303.00 Salary,
NOW HIRING — ELEMENTARY TEACHER | Department of Mental Health | The Collaborative for Educational Services (SEIS) | Full-Time | 185-Day Contract | 2026/2027 School Year
ABOUT THIS ROLE
CES is a mission-driven nonprofit providing quality education to at-risk youth enrolled in DMH programs. We are hiring passionate Elementary Teachers to join a supportive, structured environment where educators can focus entirely on what matters — student growth. This program offers small class sizes; with 12 students total in the program, and 3-4 students per class. We are looking for teachers comfortable teaching math.
$59,523 – $84,303 annually | Competitive benefits included | Licensure & MTEL fee support available
✔ Consistent schedule — Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. No evenings, no weekends.
✔ Small class sizes — 12 students total, with three to four students per class.
✔ 1 on site teaching coordinator, weekly support from an instructional coach and administrator.
✔ Strong work-life balance — little to no after-hours work, with built-in prep time every day.
✔ Phone-free classrooms — fewer distractions, higher engagement for all.
✔ Professional development — hands-on training, clear licensure pathways, and in-house advancement support.
✔ MTRS-eligible positions — qualifying roles for the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System.
✔ Optional summer program — additional paid opportunity available, fully optional.
✔ Licensed in Elementary Education (1–6), or actively working toward certification
✔ Math experience preferred
✔ Patient, adaptable, and trauma-informed approach to instruction
✔ Collaborative mindset — comfortable working alongside behavioral and clinical staff
✔ Commitment to equitable, student-centered education
*CES is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply.
Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
✔ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University
✔ Massachusetts teacher licensure in Elementary Education (1-6), or actively working toward certification
✔ Demonstrated commitment in teaching high risk youth.
✔ Committed to social justice and equity for students and adults alike.
✔ Multilingual and/or multicultural candidates desirable.
✔ Masters Degree in Education or related field
✔ Math experience preferred
Since 1974, the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) has provided access to comprehensive, quality educational programs for our most vulnerable, at-risk children and youth, and trained teachers and administrators to provide programs of excellence.
CES is an education services agency that works to address gaps in programs and services with high quality, research-based, and collaborative solutions to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. We believe that the emotional and social development needs of children and youth must be addressed if they are to succeed in school, and consequently, in life.
The Collaborative works with 36 member school districts in Western Massachusetts, as well as schools, districts, educators and early childhood professionals beyond our member communities. We direct major initiatives in early childhood, special education, after school programs, professional development, educator licensure, educational technology, and the education of at-risk youth.
