Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes Grade 2 Teacher

Job Description:

WETHERSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Grade 2 Teacher

Emerson-Williams Elementary School

May 2026

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff, and continuous learning.

Emerson-Williams Elementary School is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to serve as our Grade 2 Teacher to fill an opening. The position is vital to our school as the staff member has regular and influential interaction with students, staff and parents/families. This role will be filled immediately.

Position: Grade 2 Teacher

School: Emerson-Williams Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: 8/17/2026

Compensation: $57,847-$114,618 (full-time annual)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with colleagues to plan, create and deliver daily lesson plans;
• Provide instruction (individually and in groups) using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles and varying needs/interests;
• Prepare materials for classroom activities;
• Observe, assess and communicate student progress (academic, behavioral, social, physical);
• Manage classroom behavior and employ positive behavior practices to drive culture/climate;
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring additional support;
• Explore and deliver creative class experiential activities;
• Actively participate in wide variety of school day and extracurricular events as planned, including activities centered around professional development;
• Responsibly fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree;
• Appropriate CT Certification credentials are preferred, but not required;
• Background, experience
• Excellent oral communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to interact with students, staff and parents;
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities and work independently and with a sense of urgency;
• Excellent classroom management skills with both small and large groups;
• Ability to handle and treat information confidentially

All applicants must apply on-line at Wethersfield Public Schools - Frontline Recruitment

If you have any questions about this position, please email nthakur@wethersfield.me.

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity / affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and to other designated youth groups. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.