Teacher - Kindergarten

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR TEACHER - KINDERGARTEN KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Position Summary: Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Responsibilities:

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Designs clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for elementary school teaching

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working with students in a diverse school setting
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• Active 112 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach elementary classes
• Experience with team teaching
• Urban experience
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to elementary school teaching
• Ability to prepare and implement effective plans