GEHMS Elementary Classroom Teacher - JOB ID# 13507
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Elementary School Teaching/Teacher
Date Posted:
7/18/2025
Location:
GEMS
Closing Date:
08/01/2025
CREC Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School (GEHMS) is seeking an elementary grade teacher to join a team of educators fully committed to the belief that every student can and must learn at high levels. GEHMS is a full-day interdistrict magnet school serving students PreK-Grade 5. We are seeking a grade 3 teacher. This is for 3rd grade teacher position. For the school calendar year 25-26 only.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages and supports parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct aligns with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including field trips involving school transportation.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- 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.
Qualifications Profile
- Certification/License: CT State Certification as an Elementary Teacher
Education
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education
- Masters Degree in related area preferred.
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.
FLSA Status: Exempt
To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php.
- Location:
- Hartford