Grade 1 Teacher (one-year only)

Young World Physical Education; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools is seeking an elementary classroom teacher for the Barrington Sowams School in Rhode Island. The role focuses on delivering reading, language arts, social studies, math and science under the district curriculum.

The candidate should hold Rhode Island teaching certification and an undergraduate degree in education, with a commitment to ongoing professional development as required by the contract and certification standards.

Qualifications

• RI Teaching Certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education is preferred.
• Maintain professional development credits as required by contract and certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils using the adopted curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction.
• Establishes standards of pupil behavior and maintains records of progress.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and reports; collaborates with staff.

Skills

Reading instruction

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Rhode Island Teaching Certification

Undergraduate Degree in Education

Maintain Professional Development Credits

Job description

Grade 1 Teacher (one-year only)

Barrington Public Schools Sowams School - Barrington, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5817310

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Barrington Public Schools

TITLE: Elementary Classroom Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1RI Teaching Certification
• 2Undergraduate Degree Education
• 3Maintain Professional Development Credits as Required by Contract and Certification

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL

• To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth;
• To establish effective rapport with pupils;
• To motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability;
• To create a learning environment that encourages appropriate standards of behavior, positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation;
• To foster collaborative relationships with colleagues and families to support students' learning;
• To reflect on his/her practice and assume responsibility for his/her own professional development by actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow as a professional.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
6. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
7. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress.
8. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
9. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
13. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
14. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
15. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
16. Fulfills any other responsibility as defined in the Teachers' labor agreement.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Applicants must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education for the position for which they are applying.