Classroom Teacher​/Elementary School Classes

Position: Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes
Job Description:

m directly supports the WPS District Continuous Improvement Plan (DCIP) goals for Kindergarten Readiness, Family & Community Engagement, and Equity in Access.

The program runs as a 4-day (2 hours per day) transition experience in July for incoming kindergarten students across four weekly sessions:
July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23, and July 27-30. The teacher receives 0.25 hours of preparation time per hour of instruction. While students are in class, the Wethersfield Early Childhood Collaborative facilitates a parallel parent and caregiver program.

The teacher will attend orientation meeting(s) with the Family and Early Childhood Coordinator, WECC Coordinator, and fellow Transition to K teacher prior to the program start, not to exceed four (4) hours.

Essential Functions

The job description is illustrative and not a complete itemization of all duties and responsibilities of the position.

* Partner with colleagues to plan, create, and deliver daily lesson plans aligned with developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness standards

* Provide instruction (individually and in groups) using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and varying needs and interests, consistent with DCIP equity and inclusion goals

* Prepare materials for classroom activities; maintain an organized, welcoming learning environment

* Manage classroom behavior and employ positive behavior practices to drive a positive culture and climate

* Explore and deliver creative, experiential, and play-based class activities that build school readiness skills, including early literacy, social-emotional learning, and peer collaboration

* Incorporate a literacy focus into at least one activity per session, in alignment with the District Continuous Improvement Plan literacy goals

* Collaborate with the Family and Early Childhood Coordinator and WECC Coordinator.

* Share relevant observational information about each child with the kindergarten teacher of record to help ensure a successful transition.

* Maintain required documentation and timesheets.

* Participate in post-program debrief and contribute to program data collected for DCIP and WECC reporting purposes

* Responsibly fulfill additional related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Minimum of two (2) years of prior teaching experience at the elementary level; preference given to experience in Kindergarten or primary grades

* Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage families and caregivers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

* Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, program coordinators, and community partners

* Ability to handle and treat student and family information confidentially.

* Ability to relate effectively with staff, parents, students, and the public

* Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work independently and with a sense of urgency

* Ability to motivate students, inspire trust and confidence, while working with patience, creativity, and cultural responsiveness

* Strong technology skills, including Google Suite for lesson planning, communication, and documentation

* Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate, including one of the following:

* 013 - Elementary K-6 certification

* 305 - Elementary Grades 1-6 certification

* 165 - Comprehensive Special Education certification K-12

Additional Working Conditions

* Direct interaction with young children and their caregivers in a classroom setting

* Attendance at one or more orientation sessions in June (up to 4 hours)

* Collaboration with WECC program staff before, during, and after each session week

* Possible movement throughout the building to support program logistics

* Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds

Work Year and Salary

June through August. Teachers will be compensated for 2 hours/day of instruction plus 0.25 hours per instructional hour for preparation. Teachers will also be paid for attendance at a 2-hour orientation in June. Total hours not to exceed 42 per position. Hourly rate for summer school is established in the collective bargaining agreement.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested applicants must apply online at: