Elementary Teaching Jobs in Stamford, Connecticut

Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher Company: LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY Location: New Canaan, CT Description: Brand New Preschool Facility in New Canaan, CTis seeking experienced individual with a passion for working with young children and their parents. Must have all required credentials including a Four Year College Degree in Early Childhood Education and current First Aid and CPR. Bilingual, Art and Music Appreciation a plus. Looking for highly motivated, energetic and organized individual to assist the Director in the Day to Day Operations. Must be able to develop Weekly Lesson Plans and implement a program to foster the Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Growth of children from Infants to Five Years Old Excellent Salary and Situation for Outgoing, Dynamic individual. Please email resume and salary requirements to Register to View

Job Title: Preschool Assistant Teachers Company: Confidential Location: Bethel, CT Description: PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHERS Wanted for NAEYC accredited center in Bethel. Responsible, nurturing individuals holding a CDA or higher or pursing ECE degree required. 8-3 Monday-Friday and 2:30-6:30 Monday-Friday positions available. Please call Nicole at Register to View for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Education Middle School History Teacher Company: The Moriah School Location: Englewood, NJ Description: Education The Moriah School A Modern Orthodox Yeshiva in Bergen County, NJ seeks a Full Time Middle School (Grade 7) Certified History Teacher for the 2010-11 School Year. Please send your resume to Rabbi Dr. Noam Weinberg via email at Register to View Source: North Jersey Media Group

Job Title: Social Studies Teacher - 6th /7th Grade Company: Location: Bronx, NY Description: The Equality Charter School Seeks Innovative Educators Are you an innovator? Committed to educational and socio-economic equity? Searching for a professional learning community that is committed to both staff and student growth? We invite you to join Equality Charter School's founding team. In September 2009 we open our doors to 132 6th and 7th graders in the Bronx, and over the next six years will expand, one grade at a time, until we are 6-12. We welcome certified, experienced educators and staff who believe that a child's neighborhood, socioeconomic status, or previous educational experience should not define their future. Our teachers will benefit from: An 8:00-4:00 school day that includes professional development and collaboration time every day from 8:00-9:00 (with students reporting at 9:00), as well as prep periods during the day. A competitive wage and benefits package, including pay set above NYCDOE scales. A commitment to a collaborative, professional learning community that pushes and supports your growth, responsibility, and leadership. Small class sizes (22:1 in middle school; 25:1 in high school). Please apply for the following positions to with a cover letter and a resume to Register to View with a cc to Register to View

Job Title: 2nd Grade Teacher for 2010-2011 Company: Lighthouse Academies Location: Bronx, NY Description: 2nd Grade Teacher for 2010-2011Job#: 104453Posted: 08/06/2010Job Type: Full TimeLocation: Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School (Bronx, NY)Apply To This JobEmail This JobReturn To ListJob DescriptionMetropolitan Lighthouse Charter School (MLCS) is seeking a Founding 2nd Grade Teacher. Students will be taught according to the New York State Standards in conjunction with the LHA Curriculum which infuses the arts into daily instruction. MLCS will be opening its doors in August 2010 with grades K-2 and 120 students and will continue to add one grade per year until it is K-12. We are seeking outstanding teachers to be a part of this school in its inaugural year.Lighthouse Academy (LHA) teachers are more than instructional staff members and classroom managers. They help transform children's lives by creating opportunities for a brighter future. We are seeking teachers who will make the commitment to teach with determination, integrity and purpose, embodying these essential qualities:* Past experiences and actions reflect a commitment to the LHA mission, vision, core values* A passion and ability to build and sustain the LHA K-12 model in a high need, urban environment* Work in schools that demonstrates a sense of urgency and the relentless pursuit of high academic student achievement* Reflective, self-aware and adaptable to communication and work styles of others* Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative* Belief in the power of collaboration and works to build a collaborative culture with LHA network, community, staff, families and students ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSA Lighthouse Academy teacher works to create and enhance a culture of achievement and respect where high expectations and results are the norm. All teachers are responsible for demonstrating significant and measurable academic gains, each year, with the students they teach. All teachers' actions must always be aligned with our mission, vision, core values and education program. The essential functions for our teachers are as follows: INSTRUCTION I. PLANNING for INSTRUCTION* Use the state standards and Lighthouse Academies' Curriculum Guides to create rigorous, objective-driven, arts-infused lessons.* Identify in each lesson what thinking skills will be explicitly taught and practiced; what physical, social, or content skills students will be able to do and how students will know if they can do it.* Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.* Ensure students are engaged through activities and technology that accommodate various learning styles, personality styles, and the need for physical movement. II. DELIVERY of INSTRUCTION* Explicitly introduce learning objectives to activate students' prior knowledge as it relates to the objectives, and conclude the lesson by revisiting the learning objective and having students apply it in context.* Present academic content through a variety of instructional strategies to reach all learners.* Provide many and varied opportunities for students to achieve mastery while working to promote achievement by all students without exception.ASSESSMENT* Develop standards-aligned, measurable, ambitious big goals that will increase student opportunities for achievement; assess and track performance against these goals.* Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives and big goals with formative and summative assessment tools.* Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting big goals by frequently checking for understanding and listening.* Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.* Use data to update each student's Individual Learning Plan.LEARNING ENVIRONMENT* Create a focused environment of fairness and respect that encourages students to take risks and strive to reach goals.* Communicate and enforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance, aligned with the LHA School Culture Guide and Responsive Classroom, to create a strong culture of achievement and respect.* Establish, model, practice, and reinforce age-appropriate rules and logical consequences; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans, as needed.* Implement classroom procedures, systems, and routines that provide structure for students and maximize instructional time.FAMILY and COMMUNITY RELATIONS* Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parent/guardians remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.* Initiate and maintain timely communication with all parents/guardians (through daily/weekly folders, notes home, weekly newsletters, phone calls, in-person meetings, conferences, report cards) concerning student progress and to provide a clear picture of the curriculum and high expectations.* Work collaboratively with parents/guardians, families, and other members of the community to involve them in academic activities and to support the success of a diverse student population and to bring in volunteers and additional resources.PROFESSIONALISM* Collaborate with colleagues (grade level and school-wide meetings, professional development days, the professional development institute) to continuously improve personal practice, classroom instruction, assessment, and student achievement, as well as the overall goals and mission of the school and the network.* Access meaningful learning experiences (current theory, research, and developments in relevant academic disciplines, professional development opportunities, and ideas from colleagues and supervisors) and exercises judgment in accepting findings as valid for application in classroom practice and teacher improvement.* Reflect critically upon teaching experience; identify areas for further professional development as part of a professional development plan that is linked to grade level, school, and network goals; access meaningful learning experiences; and listen thoughtfully to other viewpoints and respond constructively to suggestions and criticisms.* Use feedback to update Individual Professional Development Plan.* Fulfill all outlined and related functions professionally, timely and thoroughly.Skills/RequirementsEDUCATION:Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS:* Two (2) years prior teaching experience* Required State teaching certificate/licensure* Highly Qualified status underNo Child Left Behind* Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program* Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban environment* Ability to use data to inform instruction and decision-making related to student achievement* Ability to turn best practices into high quality, goal-driven results* Highly effective writing, oral and interpersonal skills to communicate with a varied audience* Data management toold, organizational tools, computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)

Job Title: 6th Grade Middle School Teacher Company: Equality Charter School Location: Bronx, NY Description: The Equality Charter School, located in the Bronx, has an anticipated opening for a 6th grade social studies/science co-teaching position for the 2010-2011 school year . This position would alternate between co-teaching one day of 3 science classes and one day of 3 social studies classes. We are looking for a teacher with one fo these sets of certification: -K-6 General Education License & Special Education License -7-12 Social Studies License & Special Education License -7-12 Science License & Special Education License We are currently a 6-7 charter school and we will be expanding for the 2010-2011 school year to be a 6-8 charter school. We will continue to add a grade level each school year until we reach the 12th grade. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, motivated and inspiring teacher to teach our students and to become part of our growing team of educators. Applicants MUST have a minimum of two years teaching experience with hiring preference for teachers who have worked with inner-city students. Interested applicants should apply for these positions 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 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 further for the 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. Below you will find the questions that should be answered in the body of your email. Again, thank you for your interest in the Equality Charter School. 1. What in your judgment are the most important causes of student achievement? 2. Please rate your organizational skills on a scale of 1-10 and explain why you rated yourself in this manner. 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. How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply for these positions 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 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 further for the positions. We will provide a signing bonus to the teacher hired for this position.

Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher Company: Belmont Community Day Care Cen Location: Bronx, NY Description: Develops and nurtures children by planning and implementing educational programs;instructing curriculum; keeping children safe. Duties: * Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by developing and directing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class; supervising children. * Provides safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing facilities; eliminating or removing known safety hazards; following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal recommendations. * Encourages students' participation by providing interactive activities. * Informs staff and parents of curriculum by preparing and submitting lesson plans; posting schedules and curriculum outlines. * Keeps parents informed by posting parent information in the classroom; maintaining and sharing records of child's progress and behavior. * Encourages development of student self-control by utilizing classroom management and modeling techniques. * Ensures consistency of service by maintaining open communications with parents and staff. * Improves educational quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Skills/Qualifications: Safety Management, Motivating Others, Persuasion, Listening, Verbal Communication, Resolving Conflict, Self-Motivated, Deals with Uncertainty, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Emotional Control

Job Title: TEACHER PRESCHOOL Company: Company Confidential Location: Park Ridge, NJ Description: Education Teacher Well established Park Ridge Pre School hiring a full time teacher 4 yr degree w/ Ed cert. req. Fax Resume: Register to View Source: North Jersey Media Group

Job Title: BOOKKEEPER / SPECIAL ED TEACHER Company: confidential Location: Jamaica, NY Description: BOOKKEEPER / SPECIAL ED TEACHER BOOKKEEPER, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER---Early Childhood Intervention Agency is looking to employ lic'd (NON BOE) S.E.I.T Teachers (Birth-grade 2) and a Bookkeeper. Need Book Keeper min of 1-2 Days/wk (possibly more) with a min. of 3 yrs exp & educational background in business and/or accounting. S.E.I.T. Teachers M-F. Fax resume to Annette Durham Register to View or Register to View .

Job Title: Lead Teacher - Pre-k Company: Tutor Time Chld Care Learning Centers Location: Miller Place, NY Description: Lead Teacher - Pre-k Child care in Miller Place seeks Lead Teacher in our pre-k room.Responsibilities include planning and executing the daily program of the classroom to encourage each child's growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. Establish safe and healthy learning environment. Maintain classroom records, cleanliness and safety. Provide a loving environment. Keep parents informed of their child's progress on a daily basis.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or an associate's degree in early childhood education with a plan to obtain your bachelor's degree or CDA along with experience working with children.HOURS: 8:00 AM- 5:00 pm