Join Our Worcester Public Schools Team!

Our nearly 5,000 employees who serve nearly 25,000 students in New England’s second-largest school district know that we can get From Here, Anywhere….Together!

A Worcester Public Schools employee.

Increase Diversity of WPS Staff

By the end of 2027-28, we aim to narrow the gap between overall student and staff diversification to ensure all of our WPS students are represented!

Increase Retention of WPS Staff

By the end of the 2027-28 school year, we aim to increase the annual retention of staff from 80% to 85%!

Increase Student Access to WPS Employment

By the end of the 2027-28 school year, we aim to increase students' access to the WPS employment pipeline to ensure all WPS students have opportunities both within and outside of WPS!

Why Worcester Public Schools?

If you have high expectations for the public education that is building the future of Worcester, a career in WPS is right for you.

By The Numbers

(24-25)

$55,994

base pay

for New Teachers

$34,087

base pay

for Paraeducators

$17.83/hr

base pay

for Cafeteria Staff

$30.00/hr

base pay

for Bus Drivers

$21.35

base pay

for Custodians

The skyline of downtown Worcester.

Discover Worcester

The City of Worcester is the heart of Central Massachusetts and the Commonwealth, and a wonderful place to work.

Home to over 200,000 residents and thriving businesses, renowned higher educational institutions, diverse cultural amenities and a vibrant social scene, Worcester is a leading New England city.

Are You Ready to Make The Difference in WPS?

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, contact the Human Resource Manager.