Richford Elementary School is looking to find the right fit educator for a 2026-2027 0.4 FTE Music Teacher position to engage our PreK-5 learners in music foundations. We are continuing to post for a full time position, but the right fit person may be someone interested in a part-time position, looking to match a teaching career with other life interests and schedules.If you are a creative music educator interested in setting your own schedule and would like some flexibility in your responsibilities, this position may be a good match for you. We are searching for someone to work a 0.4 FTE position (2 days per week). One day would need to be Tuesday; the other day could be self-selected but would remain consistent through the 26-27 school year.
There is also flexibility in the details of this role, as the right fit for this position would be responsible for either 1) general music education classes, or 2) band and small group/ individual lessons for 4th and 5th graders, or some combination of 1 and 2. Richford Elementary School is a community of educators that enjoy working collaboratively and creatively, allowing for this type of flexible position. We are looking for someone who matches our energy, reaches out to our students with highly engaging activities, looks to find leaders among them and can share the joy that music provides.What Sets RES Apart? Team-Based Instructional Model Teachers co-plan and team-teach many content areas, working closely with colleagues, interventionists, specialists, and paraeducators to design integrated instruction that meets diverse student needs.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) We take a data-informed approach to instruction, ensuring every student gets the right level of support to succeed. Strong Student Support Team Teachers collaborate with behavior specialists, school counselors, and administrators to support students academic and social-emotional growth. Leader in Me School We embed leadership development and life skills into daily learning, helping students grow as confident, responsible individuals. Professional Growth & Mentorship FNESU and RES offer mentorship, coaching, targeted professional learning, and a supportive administration to help educators refine their craft and grow professionally.
Our employees are offered a competitive benefits package. For new teachers, the package also includes student loan assistance, longevity bonuses, and a competitive starting salary. We provide embedded support for teachers including: new teacher mentoring, local professional development opportunities, and school-based instructional coaching. FNESU teachers and leaders are innovative and forward-thinking.
Many have been recognized at the local, state, and national level for their work in education. We are seeking candidates committed to continuously improving practices in order to best serve our students, teachers, and communities.Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union (FNESU) is a Pre-K-12 system comprised of 6 rural towns in Northern Vermont; Bakersfield, Berkshire, Enosburg, Montgomery, Richford and Sheldon. FNESU consists of six Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools, two High Schools, and one Technical Career Center. FNESU serves approximately 1,950 students within our six towns.
FNESU is situated in rural northwestern Vermont, which is the perfect setting for outdoor enthusiasts. We are located just 20 miles from Jay Peak Resort, 32 miles from Smuggler's Notch, and within driving distance to several other surrounding ski resorts. There are plenty of areas to hike, swim, cross-country ski, snowmobile, and mountain bike. We are an hour away from Burlington and just an hour and a half from Montreal.
