Classroom Teacher / Elementary School Classes

About the position

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a grade 5 teacher for Hamilton Avenue Elementary School.

Responsibilities

• Creates an inviting atmosphere and educational program that nurtures intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student.
• Provides students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity.
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners.

Requirements

• CT State Certification, or certifiability, in elementary education required.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of all GPS elementary curriculum, Connecticut Core State Standards for ELA and Math, Connecticut State Social Studies Frameworks, and Next-Generation Science Standards.
• Ability to use a learning management system, data analysis and the formulation of action plans, to personalize the learning experience for all students.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to collaborate with instructional teams.
• Use knowledge of technology to enhance instruction.