Pre-K Professional Development Planning and Facilitation (June 22, 2026) - Salem Public Schools, Multiple Positions Available, INTERNAL CANDIDATES [SY 2025-2026]

Pre-K Professional Development Planning and Facilitation (June 22, 2026) - Salem Public Schools, Multiple Positions Available, INTERNAL CANDIDATES [SY 2025-2026]

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/.

About the Position

Salem Public Schools is seeking dedicated educators to plan and facilitate a professional development session during the Pre-K Professional Learning day on June 22, 2026. These teachers will play a critical role in ensuring that the PD is actionable, engaging, and anchored in best practices.

Responsibilities and Timelines

Teachers will plan and facilitate a breakout session for the Pre-K Professional Development day on June 22, 2026. Responsibilities include:

• Planning a 25-minute session on a specific topic.
• Facilitating the session 3x during the June 22nd PD day.
• The afternoon will be structured as stations, so teachers will rotate through to 3 different sessions throughout the afternoon. You'll facilitate the same session to 3 different groups of teachers.
• The audience includes Pre-K teachers from both SPS and our partner classrooms.
• There will likely be about ~15-20 educators per session.
• Feedback Implementation: Presenters will submit agendas and initial drafts of all materials by Thursday, May 28th at 5:00pm, receive feedback on their drafts, and revise materials prior to facilitating the session on June 22nd.

Total Compensation: $90 (2 hours of planning)

Essential Attributes

• Holds an unwavering belief that every student and teacher in Salem can grow and succeed.
• Skilled in providing equitable access to the curriculum, particularly in underserved populations.
• Able to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team.
• Has a strong work ethic, is self-directed, and has the ability to work independently.

Job Requirements

• Current educator in a CPPI classroom in Salem.
• Demonstrated expertise in Early Learning instructional practices.
• Commitment to planning a 25-minute breakout session on a specified topic, receiving and implementing feedback, and facilitating the session three times on June 22nd.
• Experience with ThreeCheers curriculum implementation and data-driven decision-making.

Applicant Process

Interested candidates should send a brief letter of interest to Lauren Venuti, the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, at lvenuti@salemk12.org. The letter should detail why you are interested in this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.