Kindergarten Educator

Kindergarten Educator

Enfield Public Schools is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Kindergarten Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will support young learners' academic, social, and emotional development and provide a joyful, developmentally appropriate introduction to school. This position emphasizes building foundational skills and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and early childhood best practices
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that supports students' social, emotional, physical, and academic growth
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including play-based and hands-on learning
• Support early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill development
• Foster curiosity, communication, creativity, and collaboration
• Assess and monitor student progress using formative assessment practices
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, families, and the school community
• Participate in professional learning to remain current with early childhood standards and instructional practices

Qualifications:

• Valid CTDOE certification in Elementary, PK–6 (305)
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and kindergarten instructional practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching kindergarten or early primary grades
• Experience integrating technology in developmentally appropriate ways
• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood instruction
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive school community