Teacher - Montessori Classroom (2026-2027 SY

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Openings as of 7/29/2026

Teacher
- Montessori Classroom  SY)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher
  - Montessori
• Date Posted: 7/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Brookside Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  July/2026

School Year

Brookside Elementary School

Instruct students in their specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that broaden their learning experiences and support their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures safety of students
• Implements the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Attends parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on a continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students in both individual and small-group settings as needed.
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents

• Prepare student education plans in consultation with IEP team members
• Design instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff
• Monitor student progress, participate in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate
• Assist other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation, and evaluation of student progress
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required by State and Federal law
• Attend all PPT meetings for assigned students
• Develop and implement strategies in partnership with families to positively affect student learning

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills
• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

• Active subject matter certificate 511 as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• AMI or NAMI Montessori teacher completion, enrollment, or willingness to obtain training
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate.

Days:
Monday – Friday
Salary:
In accordance with the NFT contract

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientationor physical and mental disability.

Postings current as of 7/29/2026 11:34:01 AM CST.