Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes Kindergarten Teacher Certificate: Elementary,Grades 1-6 (305)

Job Description:

Region 14 Vacancy

POSITION: Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

LOCATION: Mitchell Elementary School

START DATE: August 24, 2026 (New Faculty Orientation August 19th and 20th)

DEADLINE DATE: May 15, 2026

GENERAL DUTIES: A Mitchell Elementary School (MES) Classroom teacher works to implement the comprehensive literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science curricula. MES teachers are leaders in their fields and specialize in meeting students needs in and across a variety of State and National Standards while maintaining and furthering a positive school and classroom climate and culture. MES teachers work with their instructional leaders to engage in data analysis and continually develop research-based lessons that meet the needs of all students. A commitment to researching and implementing effective and dynamic strategies for tier one instruction to include small group instruction is required. MES teachers strive for excellence and engage students in productive struggle to support them in developing the habits of mind and foundational skills necessary to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut Certification Endorsement 305

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct, guide, discipline and supervise in accordance with Region 14's goals and objectives, the Professional Code of Responsibilities, and the district's framework for evaluation and support
• Acknowledge and respect individual differences in each student, holding high standards for every student while scaffolding for dependent learners to reach standards
• Establish and maintain sound relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, non-teaching personnel, and administrators to work collaboratively in the best interests of the students
• Seek and act on feedback from instructional leaders, colleagues, and administrators
• Establish and maintain frequent communication with parents, guardians, and families
• Evaluate student needs based on data and employ a variety of instructional strategies to meet these needs
• Collaborate with support staff and interventionists to develop and evaluate progress towards meeting measurable goals and objectives
• Actively participate in professional learning opportunities provided by the district and incorporate new learning into instructional practices
• Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of changes in the field
• Perform additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification

SALARY: Per Contract

UNION AFFILIATION: Nonnewaug Teachers' Association

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE:

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Tacy Nettleton, Human Resources Coordinator

The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416