Elementary Teacher - Grade Three

East Hartford Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools in Norris Elementary School seeks an Elementary Teacher (Grade Three) to foster student learning and development. The position requires guiding reading, math, science, and social studies with engaging activities.

Ten-month contract year; salary and duration are per EHEA contract terms. The teacher will collaborate with staff, attend meetings, and communicate progress to families as part of ongoing student support.

Qualifications

• Certified in subject area
• Bachelor's degree required
• Student teaching or equivalent experience
• Alternative qualifications may be acceptable as determined by BOE

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• Plans curriculum to meet student needs and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and communicates objectives.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media suited to students.
• Strives to implement district education goals in instruction.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning needs and seeks appropriate district support.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records per policy and regulation.
• Helps enforce classroom rules and administers conduct fairly.
• Available to students/parents outside instructional hours when needed.
• Plans and supervises aides/volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Maintains professional competence and participates in staff activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Subject-area cert

Student teaching

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Norris Elementary School
• Date Available: 12/04/2026

TITLE: Elementary Teacher (Grade Three)

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Certification
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation
• Other: Letter of interest should include background information

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified in subject area
2. Bachelor's degree required.
3. Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal or supervisor

SUPERVISES: Students in class

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• 2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• 4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• 5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• 6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students.
• 7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• 8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• 9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• 10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• 11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• 12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• 14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• 15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
• 16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• 17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• 18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.