Grade 4 Teacher

Grade 4 Teacher

Barrington Public Schools Hampden Meadows School - Barrington, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5719969

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

• 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.

• 1
  
  Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, rnathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• 2
  
  Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• 3
  
  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.
• 4
  
  Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• 5
  
  Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• 6
  
  Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• 7
  
  Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress.
• 8
  
  Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• 9
  
  Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• 10
  
  Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• 11
  
  Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• 12
  
  Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• 13
  
  Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• 14
  
  Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• 15
  
  Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• 16
  
  Fulfills any other responsibility as defined in the Teachers’ labor agreement.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required