Elementary Teacher - One Year Position

Elementary Teacher

Position:
Elementary Teacher - One Year Position

School:
New Fairfield Elementary School

General Duties:

• Establish a positive learning environment that fosters student engagement, independence, and interdependence.
• Implement NFPS elementary curriculum, aligned to CT Common Core State Standards, through the use of highly-effective instructional strategies.
• Provide instructional support and differentiation of instruction for all students.
• Use effective strategies to ensure student engagement, monitor student progress, and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues, curriculum specialists, and administrators in professional learning and discourse to support the collective growth of the school and district.

Qualifications:

• Connecticut elementary teaching certification.
• Knowledge of CT Common Core State Standards and effective instructional practices.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Ability to use student data to inform instruction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to foster positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

Position To Start:
August 24, 2026

Position To End:
June 2027

Salary:
Per NFEA Contract

Please Submit:

• Online Application
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts
• Certification Letters
• Letters of Reference (2)

The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

(Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)