Elementary Classroom Teacher

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher for Reggio Magnet School of the Arts. The role supports PreK-Grade 5 students in a diverse, social-justice oriented setting, under the Building Principal’s supervision, with a focus on high-quality instruction aligned to state standards.

The candidate will develop curriculum, differentiate instruction, assess progress, and foster metacognitive and literacy skills, using technology and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment safe for individualized and small-group instruction and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials aligned to Common Core; translate plans into learning experiences.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress; modify instructional methods as needed.
• Comply with all CREC policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Elementary Classroom Teacher - JOB ID# 14381

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
• Date Available: 01/04/2027
• Closing Date: 12/09/2026

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Position Title: Teacher - Elementary

Classification: 102, Certified CEA

Reports To: Building Principal

Effective Date: 1/4/2027

POSITION SUMMARY:

CREC seeks talented Elementary teachers for a teaching position at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. CREC Reggio Magnet School of the Arts (RMS) 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. RMS is a full-day interdistrict magnet school serving students PreK-Grade 5. Inspired by the Italian Reggio Emilia philosophy, the curriculum is designed to respect a child's point of view and encourage students to control the direction of their learning. Reggio educators pair high challenge with loving support as they guide students through differentiated learning experiences designed to meet the needs of all students. To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit: crecschools.org.

Elementary teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for elementary school students, aligned to the Common Core State Standards, translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners � especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
• Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.
• Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
• Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.
• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).

Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific:

• Ability to teach foundational math concepts (e.g., number sense, operations, fractions, problem-solving) using hands-on activities and real-world applications.
• Strong knowledge of literacy development, including phonics, fluency,comprehension, and writing instruction.
• Familiarity with recent research in reading and writing acquisition and ability to transfer knowledge to lesson planning.
• Skill in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and build academic confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice�ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions�that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status .

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Employment Verification with E-Verify

CREC PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Notice: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Important: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based on your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).