Elementary School Teacher

AACTE Connect360; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional Development Opportunities

Classroom Resources

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan – Employer match

Paid holidays, vacation and personal 0

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking a Lower Elementary School Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in Stamford, Connecticut. The role requires a background in elementary education and Montessori training or willingness to undertake it, with a commitment to individual student development in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities focus on nurturing young learners, fostering lifelong learning, and contributing to a professional, supportive classroom community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Montessori certification/willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working in a Montessori classroom.

Responsibilities

• Passion for teaching primary-age children.
• Desire to be part of a professional and collaborative team of teachers.
• Desire to get to know individual students and take a vested interest in their development.
• Excitement about playing different roles in a classroom setting.
• Interest in lifelong learning.
• Positive, kind and nurturing.
• High work standards and motivation.
• A strong belief in the importance of early childhood education.
• A strong belief in the value of the uniqueness of every individual.

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree

Montessori certification

Experience in Montessori classroom

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Lower Elementary School Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in Stamford, Connecticut.

About CS&A

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Passion for teaching primary-age children.
• Desire to be part of a professional and collaborative team of teachers.
• Desire to get to know individual students and take a vested interest in their development.
• Excitement about playing different roles in a classroom setting.
• Interest in lifelong learning.
• Positive, kind and nurturing.
• High work standards and motivation.
• A strong belief in the importance of early childhood education.
• A strong belief in the value of the uniqueness of every individual.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Montessori certification/willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working in a Montessori classroom.

Potential Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Classroom Resources
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan – Employer match
• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
• Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.