Dual Language (Dos Ríos) Kindergarten Teacher - 1-year appointment only JobID: 6183

Position Type:

Dual Language Education/ Dual Language

Date Posted:

8/9/2025

Location:

Natchaug Elementary School

Natchaug School seeks a Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher in its Dos Ríos, one-way developmental dual language program for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidate should hold CT #902 (or 009) and #305 (or 113) endorsements or other acceptable permit. Teachers should have experience teaching multiple content areas typically taught in Elementary Education and familiarity with instructional strategies used with students learning English as an additional language. Windham has a large English Learner population, and every Windham school qualifies for Bilingual Education. Most of Windham's English Learners are native Spanish or K'iché speakers. The teacher is expected to collaborate with both general education classroom teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, and other specialists. A teacher is expected to plan, instruct, and assess students based on grade-level, content-area standards, as well as engage in professional learning activities specific to Dual Language Education.Teachers in the Dos Ríos, Compañeros, & Compañeros Unidos Dual Language Programs are members of the Department of Equity & Multilingual Education. The EME Department provides language programs and services to more than one-third of the students in the district. Those programs and services include Dos Ríos K-5, Compañeros PK-5, Compañeros Unidos 6-8, ESOL K-12, and Spanish as a World Language. Windham's Dual Language teachers receive guidance and coaching throughout the year from Dual Language Specialists and a Supervisor in the Department of Equity & Multilingual Education. Essential Functions:

Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility

Ensures the safety of students

Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives

Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.

Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom

Maintains accurate and complete records as required

Attends parent/teacher conferences

Assess student learning continually and identify areas of intervention if needed.

Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education.

Maintains respect for confidential information

Keeps parents up-to-date on student progress through the 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 as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials

Establish and maintain professional relationships

Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Qualifications/Certificates:

Bilingual(Spanish/English) preferred.

Active subject matter certificate as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education

CT Certification 902 & 305 or 113 & 110

Experience working with a diverse student demographic

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management

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

Days:Monday – FridaySalary:Per the WFT contractApply at:Windham Public Schools (https://www.applitrack.com/windham/OnlineApp/default.aspx) WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and 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 preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.