Elementary Teacher - Second Grade (beginning in 2026-27 school year)

School Administrative Unit 70 • Norwich, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Marion Cross School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Teacher for a Second Grade position, beginning in August 2026. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, flexible, and capable of fostering strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. This role involves integrating curriculum to make learning engaging and impactful, providing quality, data-driven instruction to meet diverse learner needs, and working effectively within a supportive team environment. Marion Cross School, a Pre-K–6 school in Norwich, Vermont, is part of the first interstate school district in the country and values outdoor education, critical thinking, and community building. The school offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and a supportive work-life balance. Teachers are expected to inspire students, develop key skills and knowledge, and maintain open communication with parents and staff to create a thriving school community. The position begins August 2026 and is open until filled. This role is governed by the Norwich Teachers Association Agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
• Knowledge of research based instructional interventions
• Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community
• Awareness of applicable state Administrative Rules and Regulations
• Applicable State Certification (or Statement of Eligibility from applicable agency)
• Highly Qualified status or equivalent
• Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community
• Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative, flexible, and able to foster strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Sincere interest in integrating curriculum to make learning engaging and impactful.
• Committed to providing quality, data-driven instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Strong communication skills and works well within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
• Plan lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative, and technological materials and resources to support the district’s curriculum.
• Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development.
• Identifies possible causes of student behavior and deals with the behavior constructively and according to School Board policy.
• Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational handicapping conditions.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plans, and developed at CHAT meetings.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students, and exercises discretion with information received from parents.
• Participates as a team member on special education Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting team as requested and to implement individual education plans as required.
• Maintains state certification through approved professional development activities.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being both inside and outside the classroom.
• Ongoing professional development to help you advance your teaching skills and stay inspired.
• Children of staff members are considered for enrollment at the Marion Cross School.
• A community that values work-life balance, with a supportive PTO and active community involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level