Kindergarten Teacher - Summer Academic Enrichment Program

NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

March 21, 2025

POSITION TITLE: Kindergarten Summer Academic Enrichment Teacher (K)
LOCATION: Reed Intermediate School
START DATE: June 30, 2025
SALARY RANGE: $50/Hour or teacher per diem; whichever is greater. $50/Hour for non-district staff.

Qualifications:

• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certification for this position (013), (005), (112), and (305).

• Experience teaching Kindergarten is required.

• Effective classroom management skills that promote a positive, learning environment.

• Strong knowledge of the Bridges Math program and FUNdations program.

• High regard for confidentiality.

• Commitment to promoting a positive culture for students and staff.

• Ability to follow directions and to be flexible with assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Review the provided student performance information to design and implement quality and diverse, small-

group and individualized, activities and lessons, in the areas of Math and Language Arts.

• You will need to assess student performance at the beginning and conclusion of the program.

• Prepare individual, student summer analyses for next year’s classroom teacher and other school personnel.

• The ability to equally support diverse learners.

• Commitment to the following schedule: June 30, 2025 through July 24, 2025 (Monday – Thursday). Planned

time off is strongly discouraged. You are compensated for the dates worked during the program.

• Program hours on the above referenced dates are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. One (1) additional hour is compensated on

program days to allot for planning.

• Attend a mandatory, staff planning meeting on June 24, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. You are compensated for

this time.

• Perform your duties and responsibilities, as described in the district’s Teacher Job Description.

• Maintain the districts expected code of conduct and ethics.

• Provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for all learners.

• Other activities as assigned by the Program Administrator and or Director of Continuing Education.

• This program is dependent on enrollment.

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and
community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse,
dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

APPLICATION: Interested applicants are invited to apply online via the following link:

https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx
Open until filled.

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The
Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis
prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.