Grade 1 Teacher; one Job Barrington area,Rhode Island USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Grade 1 Teacher (one-year only)

Grade 1 Teacher (one-year only) Barrington Public Schools Sowams School - Barrington, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job : 5817310

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Barrington Public Schools

TITLE:

Elementary Classroom Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

1RI Teaching Certification
2

Undergraduate Degree Education
3

Maintain Professional Development Credits as Required by Contract and Certification

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL

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 needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability;
To create a learning environment that encourages appropriate standards of behavior, positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation;
To foster collaborative relationships with colleagues and families to support students' learning;
To reflect on his/her practice and assume responsibility for his/her own professional development by actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow as a professional.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches 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.

Instructs 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 pupil's progress.

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 professional 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 district testing program.

Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Fulfills any other responsibility as defined in the Teachers' labor agreement.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

Job Requirements

At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Applicants must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education for the position for which they are applying.

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