Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher

Job Description:

• Position Type:

Certified: Elementary Teacher/Kindergarten

• Date Posted:

7/28/2026

• Location:

Stafford School

• Date Available:

08/24/2026

• Closing Date:

Open until filled

• POSITION TITLE: KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

LOCATION: STAFFORD SCHOOL

DEPARTMENT: TEACHER

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge in accordance with each pupils ability and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to pupils in a classroom using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Implement an individual education program for special needs students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises classroom and students (aides, volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree.
• (Masters Degree for certain positions).
• Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.

SALARY: As per negotiated contract BFT Contract

DATE OF SERVICE: As soon as possible