Company Info
Norwalk Public Schools
125 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT, United States
Phone :
2038544024
Web Site :
https://www.applitrack.com/norwalk/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Montessori Early Childhood And Lower Elementary Teacher
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Location:
Norwalk, CT, United States
Salary:
According to NFT Schedule per year
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Employment Type:
Full time
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Job Description:
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.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions: Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility Ensure safety of students Implement the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom Maintain accurate and complete records as required Attend parent/teacher conferences Assess student learning on continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education Maintain respect for confidential information Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed Design clear and specific learning assessments Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior Maintain ongoing communication with parents Other Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials Establish and maintain professional relationships Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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 Excellent public relations skills Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management Qualifications Active subject matter certificate as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education AMI or NAMI Montessori teacher completion Such alternatives to the above qualifications as he Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract
Apply at www.norwalkps.org Click “Employment” NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
