Before-School / After-School Academic Program Teacher

Greenwich Public Schools; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenwich Public Schools is seeking teachers for the Before-School / After-School Academic Program to support students at Julian Curtiss Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. Sessions run three days per week before and/or after school; pay is based on hourly per diem rates for hours beyond the contracted day.

The program aims to provide supplemental learning in reading and mathematics to students performing below benchmark, using small class sizes to reduce opportunity gaps and

Qualifications

• Preference for GPS staff with elementary teacher certification.
• Knowledge of Connecticut Core Standards for ELA and Math.
• Experience using data to personalize instruction.

Responsibilities

• Use data and district trends to inform instruction.
• Create a safe, positive classroom environment.
• Provide whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction.
• Monitor and collect data to evaluate student growth.
• Give timely feedback to improve student achievement.
• Encourage parental involvement and communicate with families.
• Ensure student behavior aligns with district policies.
• Incorporate technology into instruction.
• Create and implement lesson plans in math, reading, and social-emotional learning.

Skills

Data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents

Technology integration

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Classroom management

Reading & Math instruction

Education

Elementary teacher certification

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Before-School / After-School Academic Program Teacher JobID: 3293

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Julian Curtiss School
• Date Available: As soon as filled

Greenwich Public Schools seeks teachers for the Before-School / After-School Academic Program to take place at Julian Curtiss Elementary School during the 2026-27 school year. Sessions will meet three days per week from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and/or from 3:00-4:15 p.m.(Particular days of the week will be determined by the administration based on consultation with the selected teachers.)Work will be compensated based on the individual's hourly per diem rate for hours outside of the already-contracted workday. This program will provide supplemental learning opportunities in reading and in mathematics to selected students who demonstrate an academic profile performing below benchmark as evidenced by the SmarterBalanced Assessment and other predictive performance assessments. The program supports efforts to lessen the opportunity gap by providing accelerated learning opportunities in a low student-teacher ratio outside the school day.

• Usedataand district trends to inform instruction
• Promotea safe and positive classroom environment where all students feel welcomed
• Fosteran organized and structured classroom environment that allows for whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction
• Monitorand collectdata to evaluate the efficacy of the program and demonstrate student growth
• Provideappropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student achievement
• Encourageparental involvement in students' education and ensureeffective communication with students and parents throughout the duration of the program
• Ensurestudent conduct conforms with the school's standards and district policies, and establishand maintainstandards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Performother related tasks as assigned
• Incorporatetechnology and digital tools appropriately into instruction
• Createand implementlesson plans in the areas of math, reading, and social-emotional learning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to create an inviting atmosphere and educational program that nurtures the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of all GPS elementary curriculum including Connecticut Core Standards for ELA and Math
• Ability to use a learning management system, data analysis, and the formulation of action plansto personalize the learning experience for all students
• 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
• Ability to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunity for creative activity
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching techniques through the use of appropriate instructional materials to meet the needs of all learners
• Knowledge of how to use technology to enhance instruction

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to Greenwich Public Schools staff with elementary school teacher certification