Elementary Teacher 1st Grade

Ansonia School District; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansonia Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher to join our district. The teacher will guide students toward academic, social, and behavioral targets within a supportive, collaborative environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and CT teaching certification, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The position emphasizes data-driven instruction, NGSS and Common Core alignment, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education (MA preferred).
• CT Elementary Teaching Certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Common Core and NGSS; differentiation and inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Instruct reading, mathematics, science, writing, social studies; implement all support plans (504, IEP, Intervention, etc.).
• Disaggregate data and develop individual student improvement plans.
• Participate in SRBI, data, staff, climate, attendance, and other meetings.
• Engage in professional development aligned with district initiatives.
• Assess student learning and communicate progress to families.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technology savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ansonia School District

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Ansonia Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Teacher.

Job Description

Elementary Teacher

Position Overview

This teacher will assist students in achieving their academic, social, and behavioral grade-level targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (MA preferred) in elementary education;
• Valid and appropriate Connecticut Elementary Teaching Certification;
• Valid CT Driver's License and reliable transportation;
• Must pass federal and local background checks;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong bonds with children, families, and staff;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledgeable of the current classroom and job-related technology implementation;
• Ability to collaborate and function in a highly cohesive team situation;
• Knowledge of teaching methods, Common Core Curriculum, differentiation, inquiry, and NGSS standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Instructing reading, mathematics, science, writing, social studies; implementation of all support plans (504, IEP, Intervention, etc.);
• Disaggregation of data and development of individual student improvement plans;
• Participation in various meetings (SRBI, team, data, staff, climate, attendance, etc.);
• Professional development participation aligned with district initiatives;
• Assessment of student learning; communication of student progress formally and informally.
• Any other tasks and assignments directed by district/school administration.

Terms of Employment

Per Contract between the Ansonia Federation of Teachers and the Ansonia Board of Education.

Other Requirements

• Must pass federal and local background checks
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.

Ansonia Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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