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Greenwich Public Schools seeks a kindergarten teacher for Cos Cob Elementary School.
 
Position Purpose:
To provide an instructional program which will help students to:

•        Pose and pursue thoughtful questions.
•        Explore and solve complex problems.
•        Communicate effectively.
•        Collaborate with others.
•        Contribute to community.
•        Understand and practice school norms.
•        Recognize and respect other cultures.

•        Implements all GPS curriculum consistent with the school goals, mission, and vision.
•        Promotes a safe and positive classroom environment where all students feel welcomed.
•        Fosters an organized and structured classroom environment that allows for whole group, small group, and individualized instruction.
•        Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
•        Provides appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement.
•        Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship.
•        Maintains familiarity with district and CT state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests. 
•        Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
•        Ensures student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
•        Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
•        Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
•        Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
•        Incorporates technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction.
•        Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students both general and special education. 

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

• Use of district-issued digital tools.

Qualifications Profile

• CT State Certification, or certifiability, in elementary education required