2nd Grade Teacher

Region One School District; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid sick, personal and other leave

Professional development

Benefits under collective bargaining

Job summary

Region One School District in the scenic northwest corner of Connecticut seeks a dedicated Grade 2 Teacher for Lee H. Kellogg School in Falls Village.

The teacher will create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment and deliver standards-aligned literacy and mathematics instruction. The role requires differentiating instruction, using data to inform practice, and maintaining high expectations while partnering with families, support staff, and administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable education discipline.
• Valid Connecticut educator certification, or eligibility for certification, appropriate for the assignment, including Elementary Education, Grades 1–6 (305).
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate elementary instructional practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that meets diverse learning needs.
• Provide evidence-based instruction in foundational literacy, mathematics, and other elementary content areas.
• Differentiate instruction and implement appropriate interventions to support individual student growth.
• Use assessment data to monitor progress, inform instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.
• Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to support student achievement.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs, Section 504 plans, and MTSS/SRBI interventions, as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication and positive partnerships with students and families.
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative school community.
• Fulfill all professional responsibilities in accordance with District policies and the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

CT Elementary Education 1–6 certification (305) or eligibility

Master's degree preferred

Job description

GRADE 2 TEACHER

Location: Lee H. Kellogg School, Falls Village, CT

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: When filled

Join Our School Community

Region One School District, located in the beautiful northwest corner of Connecticut, is committed to providing engaging, inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. Across our seven schools, we value collaboration, high academic expectations, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Lee H. Kellogg School seeks a dedicated, enthusiastic, and student-centered Grade 2 Teacher to join our collaborative educational team.

About Lee H. Kellogg School

Lee H. Kellogg School is a small, close-knit K–8 school serving approximately 80 students in the rural community of Falls Village, Connecticut. Our small class sizes and supportive school environment allow teachers to build meaningful relationships with students and families while providing personalized learning experiences.

Position Summary

The Grade 2 Teacher will create a positive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports students' academic, social, and emotional growth.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of elementary literacy and mathematics instruction, effective classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment practices. We seek an educator who maintains high expectations for all learners, values collaboration, and is committed to helping every student succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of students.
• Provide evidence-based instruction in foundational literacy, mathematics, and other elementary content areas.
• Differentiate instruction and implement appropriate interventions to support individual student growth.
• Use assessment data to monitor progress, inform instruction, and provide meaningful feedback.
• Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and social-emotional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to support student achievement.
• Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs, Section 504 plans, and MTSS/SRBI interventions, as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication and positive partnerships with students and families.
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative school community.
• Fulfill all professional responsibilities in accordance with District policies and the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility.

For a complete description of responsibilities and expectations, please refer to the attached Classroom Teacher Job Description.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable education discipline.
• Valid Connecticut educator certification, or eligibility for certification, appropriate for the assignment, including Elementary Education, Grades 1–6 (305), or another applicable endorsement.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate elementary instructional practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with diverse learning needs.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Previous successful elementary teaching experience, particularly in the primary grades.
• Demonstrated experience with structured literacy, foundational mathematics, and data-informed instruction.
• Experience implementing MTSS/SRBI interventions and collaborating with special education and related service providers.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and moving throughout the school environment to provide instruction and supervise students. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage through the Connecticut State Partnership Plan.
• Retirement benefits through the Connecticut Teachers' Retirement System, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Paid sick, personal, and other applicable leave in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Additional benefits as provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Benefit eligibility, employee contributions, and coverage provisions are governed by applicable plan documents, collective bargaining agreements, and District policies.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon:

• Verification of appropriate Connecticut educator certification and educational credentials.
• Satisfactory completion of required criminal history background checks, including state and national fingerprint-based checks.
• Completion of applicable Connecticut Department of Children and Families child protection screening requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of required employment history and professional reference checks.
• Compliance with all applicable federal and Connecticut laws and District hiring requirements.

It is the policy of the Region One School District that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program, including employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, and past/present history of mental disorder, learning disability, and physical disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.