Kindergarten Teacher

Barrington Schools; Barrington, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools Sowams School in Barrington, Rhode Island is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher to join our district. The ideal candidate will hold RI Teaching Certification and work to create a flexible grade-level program that supports all learners.

You will plan and deliver reading, language arts, social studies, math and science, implement state standards, monitor progress with reports to families, maintain a positive learning environment, and collaborate with staff on

Qualifications

• RI Teaching Certification required.
• Undergraduate degree in Education or related field.
• 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 and additional activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and state-mpecified subject matter and district procedures.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized and small group instruction to meet each pupil's needs.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to optimize instructional time.
• Maintains classroom behavior standards to create a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupil progress, keeps records, and prepares progress reports for families.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means about pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates with staff to support health, attitudes, and learning.
• Creates engaging displays and displays to foster a stimulating learning environment.
• Maintains professional competence through district-provided and self-initiated growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains inventory records.
• Supervises pupils during assigned activities and administers group standardized tests as required.
• Participates in curriculum development programs and school-wide activities.

Education

RI Teaching Certification

Undergraduate Degree Education

Professional Development Credits

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5719762

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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:

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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required