Elementary Teaching Jobs in Stamford, Connecticut

Job Title: Middle School Math Teacher Company: King Low Heywood Thomas Location: Stamford, CT Description: Employer Information About King Low Heywood Thomas View all our jobs Job Grades 6-8. While the current Teacher is instructing only students in Grade 6, there is latitude for the next teacher to work on courses ranging from grade level courses in Grade 6 to Algebra 1 in Grade 8.

Job Title: P/T PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASST-Inf./Toddler Childcare Company: New Canaan Community YMCA Location: New Canaan, CT Description: GENERAL FUNCTION   Under the direction of the Child Development Director and or the appropriate teacher, the teacher assistant will be responsible for assisting with the planning, development and implementation of all classroom activities. The teacher assistant will work towards providing a program to foster children's social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth using the proper curriculum.   PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES   ·         Responsible for the safety and well being of the children at all times. ·         Responsible for daily record keeping and adherence to all requirements. ·         Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the director. ·         Assist in the daily maintenance of the classroom environment. ·         Communicate pertinent information with the site director obtained through contact with parents and children. ·         Assist in all YMCA activities and special events, as needed, to ensure their success ·         Communicate with parents and share daily information with them. ·         Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.

Job Title: Immediate Opening: Middle School Science Teacher Company: Achievement First Location: Bridgeport, CT Description: Achievement First is a charter school management organization started in July 2003 by the leaders of Amistad Academy, a high performing charter school in New Haven, CT.  A non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization, Achievement First is creating a network of achievement-gap closing charter schools in Connecticut and New York to bring to scale the dramatic, life changing student achievement results produced at Amistad Academy.  Achievement First currently operates 17 schools in both NY and CT. Over the next decade, Achievement First will grow to support 30 schools serving over 11,500 students.  For more information about the Achievement First mission, model, our schools and team, please visit our website at www.achievementfirst.org. Teaching at Achievement First: We believe that every child has the ability to succeed and attend college.  Our students work extremely hard and are held to very high expectations regarding both their academic achievement and character development.  Students are expected to operate in accordance with our REACH Values (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship, and Hard Work) both in and outside of school.     The Achievement First community is a Team & Family and teachers work together to ensure the academic success and character development of not only the students in their classroom, but all students in their school.  We invest in each of our teachers with the understanding that they alone have the power to achieve our mission of providing all students with the academic and character skills necessary to succeed in a competitive world. Responsibilities of Achievement First School Teachers:  Academic achievement and student character development Create a positive , achievement-oriented and structured learning environment with a high "joy-factor" so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence Continually sculpt instruction around the results of Achievement First's Interim AssessmentsUse data from the Interim Assessments to strategically inform instruction so that all students achieve dramatic gainsSet and hold students to extremely high academic and behavioral standardsConstantly embody the REACH values and demonstrate relentless enthusiasm for hard work Invest parents and families in their children's academic success and development of  REACH valuesDevelop and implement specific plans to ensure that each "Kid We Love the Most" achieves dramatic gainsLearning & developmentWork with coach , grade-level chair and the school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skillsEnthusiastically participate in structured and informal learning and development opportunities  Contributing to the AF and school communitiesCollaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment across the entire schoolAssume responsibility for every single scholar's success by holding all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips, etc.Create unit plans, lesson plans, or other instructional materials as needed to ensure student success across the entire network Skills and CharacteristicsStrong instructional and classroom management skillsDemonstrated mastery of subject matter Unyielding commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development Team player Highly organized Belief in Achievement First's mission, educational model, REACH and Core Values Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude Educational Background and Work ExperienceTwo years of urban teaching experience with a record of high student achievementBachelors degree from a competitive college or universityConnecticut certification required CompensationSalary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with experience.  Additionally, Achievement First offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Title: Infant and Pre-K Teachers Company: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Location: Roosevelt Island, NY Description: Employer Information About Bright Horizons Family Solutions . View all our jobs Job The Memorial Sloan Kettering Children's Center on Roosevelt Island is looking for both a dynamic Infant Teacher and dynamic Pre-K Teacher to join their team! The center serves children from the ages of infants through Preschool. The center is open M-F 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and this position requires a flexible schedule between those hours. The center is located on Roosevelt Island between midtown Manhattan and Queens New York. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a great working environment. NOTES: 2 openings. Local Residents Preferred (No Relo). Additional Salary Information: Salaries are based on the position, experience, and educational level.

Job Title: Head Pre-K Teacher Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Imagine Early Learning Centers at Jamaica Kids, a full-time, high quality, licensed, NAEYC accredited early childhood program, seeks a FULL-TIME PRE-K HEAD TEACHER to work with 3-5 year olds in a state of the art facility. Great location near all public transportation. Benefits include: medical, dental, transit, 401K with employer match, flexible spending, childcare discount, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, professional development, and MORE! Requirements: Completion of a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood, Elementary or Special Education NYS Teacher Certification Birth-2 or 6 Masters Degree or in progress preferred Minimum 1-2 years classroom experience with children under 5 Send resume to Register to View ATTN: HEAD PRE-K TEACHER

Job Title: Middle School Teachers - Math, ELA, SS, Science, Music & Special Ed Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: The Equality Charter School located in Co-Op City in the Bronx is seeking teachers for the 2010-2011 school year in the areas of Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Music and Special Education. Equality Charters School is currently serving students in Grades 6-7 and next year we will be adding the 8th grade making us a 6-8 Charter School for the 2010-2011 school year. We will continue to add a grade level each year until we reach the 12th grade. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, motivated and inspiring teacher to teach our students and become part of our growing team of educators. Interested applicants should apply by sending a resume and cover letter via email to Register to View In addition to the resume and cover letter, interested candidates should respond to the questions listed below in the body of the email. Applicants MUST send a resume, cover letter and respond to the questions listed below in order to be considered for these positions. To learn more about our school we welcome you to visit our website at www.equalitycharterschool.org. We thank you for your interest in our school and welcome your application to be part of our team. 1. What in your judgment are the most important causes of student achievement? 2. Please provide an example in your personal experience of dealing with a disengaged, unmotivated student. Without giving the student's name, please describe the situation, what you did and the result. 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of academic standards? 4. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your classroom management skills and why? 5. Do you hold a valid, NYS or another state teaching certification? If yes, please indicate the state and your certification area.

Job Title: Early Childhood Teachers Needed Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Brand new childcare center in need of Certified Teacher's and Teacher Assistant's for infant rooms, toddler rooms and 2 year old rooms. Positions will begin as part time and may grow to full time. Immediate openings. Experience and education a MUST. Forward resume and relevant information. Candidate Requirements: Lead Teachers must be State Certified in Early Childhood Education and have experience with 2-5 year olds or be in a Graduate Program for Early Childhood Education and working towards certification. Assistant Teachers must have an Associate?s Degree (AA or AS) in early childhood education; or have a Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or be in an undergraduate program for Early Childhood Education.

Job Title: $125,000 Salary for Master Middle School Teachers Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Earn a $125,000 salary and join a team of master teachers at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, recently featured on the front page of the New York Times: (http://www.tepcharter.org/nytimes.php). TEP is a new 480-student 5th through 8th grade middle school in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Applications are currently being accepted for teaching positions in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Music, Latin, PE/Health Education, and Special Education. Learn more and apply today at http://www.tepcharter.org/apply.php About TEP Charter School TEP aims to put into practice the central conclusion of a large body of research related to student achievement: teacher quality is the most important school-based factor in the academic success of students, particularly those from low-income families. In singling out teacher quality as the essential lever in educational reform, TEP is uniquely focused on attracting and retaining master teachers. To do so, TEP uses a three-pronged strategy that it terms the 3 R?s: Rigorous Qualifications, Redefined Expectations, & Revolutionary Compensation. For more information, visit us online at http://www.tepcharter.org

Job Title: pre-school teacher aid Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Pre-school assistant teacher We are seeking an experienced early childhood assitant teacher to help in our 4-5years classroom. Minimum 2years working experience in a preschool setting and basic education in child development is required.

Job Title: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Company: Location: New York City, NY Description: Full-time leave replacement opening for a creative, nurturing dually certified special education/regular education teacher with NYS Certification (B-2 or K-12) for a Queens preschool. School is located in a lovely residential area with easy on-street parking. Benefits available. Email resumes to Register to View or Fax resumes to Register to View Attention Roberta or Diane.