Essex Westford School District Hiring for Kindergarten Teacher Job at United States Full Time

Essex Westford School District is seeking a full-time Kindergarten Teacher at Essex Elementary School beginning with the 2023/2024 school year.EWSD is committed to considering out-of-state candidates who are eligible to hold a Vermont educator license but do not yet hold a license in this state. Candidates with experience working in another country, the ability to fluently speak more than one language, peace corp. experience, and/or otherworldly experience are encouraged to apply to help contribute to a diversity of thinking and grow our organizational practices.Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Hold (or be eligible to hold) a valid VT educator license with an elementary education endorsement (1-00)
• Experience and training in PBIS or Responsive Classroom practices preferred
• Strong teaching, organizational, planning, written and oral communication, and collaboration skills
• Dedication to the success of all students and the capacity to recognize and accommodate students’ different learning styles
• Knowledge of, or experience with, “backward design” as a method for developing lessons, differentiating instruction, and usage of formative assessment
• Ability to implement the utilization of technology to support instruction
• Have a solid grasp of the Common Core State Standards and are well-versed in early literacy and mathematics theory and practice
• Training and experience with differentiation and/or Universal Design for Learning

EWSD is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and are expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. The EWSD vision is “Growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one.”If you are committed to the success of all students and the EWSD vision but do not meet all qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.Click Here for a copy of the collective bargaining agreement that covers this position. Insurance benefits can be found under Article 14. Paid leave benefits can be found under Article 12. For column placement on the salary schedule, EWSD considers credits earned after the date of your degree (bachelor’s or master’s) in which you received a grade of B or better.For consideration, please apply electronically through www.schoolspring.com.