St. Bridget School, Cheshire, CT

Position Details: 

  • Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher, Full-Time
  • Pastor: Father Jeffrey Romans
  • Principal: Angelita Kingston
  • FLSA Code: Exempt
  • Name/Title of who the role reports to: Mrs. Angelita Kingston, School Principal

Please contact Mrs. Angelita Kingston, Principal if you are interested in applying at akingston@stbridgetschool.org

Position Descriptions: 

  • Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Archdiocese of Hartford in its mission.
  • General Summary: Under the supervision of the Building Principal, the accepted candidate is responsible for teaching full-time Kindergarten for the duration of the school year. The teacher is responsible for fostering the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of children in the first year of their elementary school experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
  • Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing lessons designed to implement stated goals and objectives and by incorporating diocesan standards and curriculum objectives in lesson plans.
  • Demonstrate competence in teaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter and be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to organize classroom learning and materials to maximize student time on tasks as well as motivate student learning.
  • Develop and use effective methods of evaluation that are directly related to curriculum objectives and to concepts and skills taught; consistently and effectively evaluate student progress.
  • Establish a consistent, restorative disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manager inappropriate behavior effectively. ·
  • Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment
  • Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
  • At all times demonstrate professional responsibility and respect to colleagues, students and families.
  • Makes decisions with an equity and student-centered focus.

Qualifications Profile

  • CT State Certification as an Elementary Teacher

Education

  • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  • Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience

  • Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.
  • CT Teaching Certification is required.