Teacher - Elementary - Grade 5 (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools seeks a Grade 5 elementary teacher for Kendall Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves implementing the curriculum, designing instruction for diverse learners, and communicating with families to support student growth.

CT certification is required; experience with writing instruction and multicultural settings is preferred. This full-time position follows NFT contract terms and requires ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required; 305 CDE Certification.
• Expertise in writing instruction and language development.
• Experience teaching elementary grades; urban/multicultural experience.
• Strong human relations and ability to work with students, parents, staff.
• Knowledge of teaching methods and materials for elementary school.

Responsibilities

• Follow the scope and sequence defined by the Norwalk BOE.
• Set clear expectations and routines; manage behavior.
• Prepare lesson plans meeting objectives; use effective techniques.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge and assess student progress continually.
• Communicate with parents and conduct conferences.
• Design instruction to meet all learners' needs; assess progress.

Skills

Diverse school setting

Team teaching

Clear communication

Active listening

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Active 305 CDE Certification

Job description

Teacher - Elementary - Grade 5 (2026-2027 SY) JobID: 10606

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher - Grade 5
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: Kendall Elementary School

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

TEACHER - GRADE 5

KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION SUMMARY

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Designs clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for elementary school teaching

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with students in a diverse school setting
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active 305 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development.
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.
• Demonstrated ability to teach elementary classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to elementary school teaching.
• Ability to prepare and implement effective plans.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.