Language Arts Teacher - Summer Academic Enrichment (Combined 7/8 Gr)

NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

March 21, 2025

POSITION TITLE: Language Arts (English) and or Math – (Gr. 7 & 8 Combined) - Summer Academic Enrichment
LOCATION: Newtown High 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 (7-12) Teaching Certification and or Reading/Language Arts Certification required (015), (215),

(097) and or Middle School Math Teaching Certification (229), (029).

• Deep understanding of effective language arts and or math instructional strategies.

• Effective classroom management skills required.

• Previous classroom experience required.

• Strong and effective communication skills required.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of students, individually and in small groups.

• Ability to collaborate and share in the management of a classroom as a part of a two-person team.

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

• High regard for confidentiality.
  

Responsibilities:

• Implement and design Language Arts/Math activities and lessons for students. This is a co-taught position.

• Teachers will be responsible for designing and implementing creative enrichment opportunities for students

throughout the two-week program.

• Work with students individually or in small groups throughout the program to ensure engagement and

understanding of the language arts and or math coursework.

• Provide an individual, written evaluation at the end of the program for parents of participants, with a copy for

the Program Administrator, for each student in the program.

• Teachers will also lead physical activities and or art activities during the program day.

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

the program is strongly discouraged. You are compensated for the dates worked in the program.

• Program hours on the above referenced dates are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. An additional, half-hour (0.5) is

compensated daily on program days, to allot for planning.

• 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.