Kindergarten Teacher- One Year Only 2026/2027

Bristol Warren Regional School District•Bristol, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for teaching Kindergarten students to master and excel on grade-level expectations through a variety of experiences and learning opportunities. This is a one-year-only position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Rhode Island Department of Education Early Childhood Education (Grades PK - 2) Teaching Certification
US Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Nice To Haves

Master’s and dual certification in Special Education, Multilingual Learner (MLL), or Reading preferred
Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implement district-approved curriculum with an emphasis on workshop models and project-based learning experiences.
Select and/or implement appropriate materials and activities appropriate to each level and provide for classroom lessons, open houses, portfolios and community events.
Convey information and collaborate with school members, parents, and administration in a timely and organized manner.
Evaluate student growth and understanding by preparing regular progress updates.
Determine each student’s learning level and select appropriate materials and instructional aids to enhance learning.
Instruct skills in literacy, numeracy, science, and social sciences, providing interdisciplinary connections whenever possible.
Plan all lessons in accordance with the BWRSD curriculum guidelines.
Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
Organize the classroom to create a learning environment that is safe and conducive to learning and student engagement.
Maintain professional competence through professional development opportunities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Communicate with parents and school staff on student progress.
Maintain thorough records for each student.
Attend staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
Design instruction that addresses the core skills, concepts, and ideas of the disciplines/content areas to help all students meet Rhode Island’s learning standards.
Represent and use differing viewpoints, theories, and methods of inquiry when teaching concepts and encourage students to see, question, and interpret concepts from a variety of perspectives.
Create instructional opportunities that reflect an understanding of how children learn and develop.
Use an understanding of students (e.g., individual interests, prior learning, background, and experiences) to create connections between the subject matter and student experiences.
Create instructional opportunities to encourage all students’ development of critical thinking, problem-solving, performance skills, and literacy across content areas.
Follow school policy and procedures, respecting the boundaries of professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Building Administration and/or other appropriate district administrators.
Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11.4-6(b), by September 1, 2025, and each subsequent year, teachers employed in Rhode Island public schools must demonstrate proficiency or awareness in the knowledge and practices in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy instruction. All teachers, administrators, and other certified personnel will have one year from the date of appointment to provide evidence of meeting proficiency or awareness requirements in the Science of Reading and structured Literacy, as determined by their role. (RIDE Right to Read Act Regulations).