Teacher 4TH Grade

Job Details

Job Location:

Wintergreen Magnet School - Hamden, CT 06514

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $54,987.00 - $80,018.00 / year

Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School is seeking a passionate, innovative, and student‑centered Fourth Grade teacher to join our award‑winning school. Our community is committed to providing students with an engaging educational experience rooted in arts integration, restorative practices, and academic excellence.

Our vision is to provide all students with a safe and nurturing environment that immerses each student in the arts, grounds them in restorative practices, and engages their minds to ensure academic and personal success.

Fourth Grade teachers foster academic growth, independence, critical thinking, and creativity while supporting students as they develop socially and emotionally. Grade‑level teams collaborate closely to design engaging learning experiences that integrate literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts while helping students make meaningful connections across content areas.

Candidates with experience or interest in arts integration, project‑based learning, social‑emotional learning, and STEAM education are encouraged to apply.

• Creates an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.
• Utilizes effective instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Integrates the arts and authentic learning experiences into daily instruction.
• Implements restorative practices to build positive relationships and foster a strong classroom community.
• Uses data to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure student success.
• Demonstrates a commitment to educating the whole child.

Successful candidates must possess strong instructional practices, excellent classroom management skills, and a deep commitment to student learning and development.

• Experience teaching upper elementary students and a demonstrated ability to support diverse learners is preferred.
• Connecticut State Certification 305 (Elementary Education) or other appropriate Connecticut certification required.

Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.