Elementary Teacher - Burlington School District SY26/27

Burlington School District • Burlington, VT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Burlington School District is seeking passionate and energetic Elementary Teachers for the 26/27 school year. The district believes in cultivating caring, creative, and courageous people and aims to graduate students who value different cultures, engage with the community, communicate effectively, think creatively, solve problems skillfully, and achieve their highest potential. The Elementary Teacher will instruct students at the elementary level, promoting social, physical, and intellectual growth. This role involves creating and implementing engaging lessons, adhering to state curriculum standards, maintaining accurate student records, and fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. The teacher will build trusting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities, and promote enthusiasm for learning and development.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Arts or Science Required.
• Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.
• Endorsement in Elementary Education (00) or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
• Experience in a professional/teaching learning community; experience in co-teaching/collaborating with other educators.
• Evidence of student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies.
• Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
• Ongoing educational post graduate coursework in education or subject area, including diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and a variety of instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning.
• Develop lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established expectations.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assess and record learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on the assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in EST (education study team) and Special Educators to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
• Participate in scheduled in-service days and staff meetings.
• Use discretion in discussing school affairs, recognizing the value of positive school-community relations.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, goals, and instructional objectives.
• Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures and reinforce students’ doing the same.
• Report incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, zero-tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies.
• Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Attendance in accordance with established days/hours of work.
• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible on start date.
• 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day.
• Sick Time / Personal Time As per the Master Agreement.

What This Job Offers

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