Frontline Applicant Tracking - Greenwich Public Schools

Openings as of 4/17/2025

Before-School Academic Program Teacher

JobID: 2650

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching


Date Posted:
  12/13/2024


Location:
  Old Greenwich School


Date Available:
  02/18/2025


Closing Date:
  Until filled


  Greenwich Public Schools seeks teachers for the Before-School Academic Program to take place at Old Greenwich Elementary School from February 18 - April 25, 2025, from 7:30-8:30 a.m two days per week. (Particular day of the week will be determined by the administration based on consultation with the selected teachers.) Work will be compensated based on the individual's hourly per diem rate.

This program will provide extended learning opportunities in reading and in mathematics to selected students who demonstrate an academic profile performing below benchmark as evidenced by the SmarterBalanced Assessment and other predictive performance assessments. The program supports efforts to lessen the opportunity gap by providing accelerated learning opportunities in a low student-teacher ratio.
Essential Responsibilities
 
• Use data and district trends to inform instruction
• Promote a safe and positive classroom environment where all students feel welcomed
• Foster an organized and structured classroom environment that allows for whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction
• Monitor and collect data to evaluate the efficacy of the program and demonstrate student growth
• Provide appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents throughout the duration of the program
• Ensure student conduct conforms with the school's standards and district policies, and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Perform other related tasks as assigned
• Incorporate technology and digital tools appropriately into instruction
• Create and implement lesson plans in the areas of math, reading, and social-emotional learning
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to create an inviting atmosphere and educational program that nurtures the 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 including Connecticut Core Standards for ELA and Math
• 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
• Ability to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners
• Knowledge of how to use technology to enhance instruction
 
Qualifications
 
• Preference will be given to Greenwich Public Schools staff with elementary school teacher certification





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