At WSESU, we are committed to engaging hearts and minds for a limitless futurecreatingcommunities where students are inspired to learn, staff are excited to work, and families choose tolive. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and strive to foster an environment where everyoneexperiences a true sense of inclusion and belonging. We recognize that diverse perspectives andexperiences strengthen our teams and enrich our school communities.Position Available: Elementary TeacherLocation: Weathersfield SchoolAbout Weathersfield SchoolWeathersfield School is located in the heart of the vibrant Upper Valley, near Dartmouth Collegeand within two hours of Boston. Serving approximately 250 students in grades K8, our school iscommitted to a student-centered approach that emphasizes project-based learning, integratedcurriculum, differentiated instruction, and proficiency-based education.We believe in educating the whole child through collaboration, innovation, and meaningfulrelationships.
Our inclusive and enthusiastic school community values student agency,self-directed learning, and a supportive environment where all learners can thrive.Position SummaryThe Elementary Teacher will plan, organize, and deliver instruction that supports students'academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The successful candidate will create engaginglearning experiences that develop the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in the 21stcentury.Qualifications Vermont State Elementary Teaching Certification preferred; or Bachelor's degree with a commitment to obtaining Vermont teaching certification.Essential Responsibilities Foster a classroom environment that promotes high expectations, student engagement, andstudent voice and choice. Build positive, nurturing relationships with students while maintaining a classroom culturethat is welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and supportive. Recognize and value each student's unique strengths, experiences, and contributions.
Collaborate effectively with families and caregivers to strengthen partnerships betweenhome, school, and community. Understand child development and the ways students learn across intellectual, physical,social, and emotional domains. Plan and implement instruction that meets diverse learning needs through collaborationwith colleagues. Integrate technology thoughtfully to enhance teaching and maximize student learning.
Encourage critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Utilize a variety of assessment methods to monitor student progress and guide instruction. Create engaging learning experiences that inspire students to develop a deeperunderstanding of content. Demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging withinthe school community.Desired Skills and ExperienceExperience in the following areas is preferred, although a willingness to learn and grow is highlyvalued: Trauma-informed instructional practices Responsive Classroom and Collaborative Problem Solving approaches Project-Based Learning (PBL) Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Culturally responsive teaching practicesCommitment to DiversityWSESU encourages applications from women, people of the global majority, LGBTQIA+individuals, people with disabilities, foreign-born residents, older adults, and individuals withdiverse lived experiences and backgrounds.
We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforcethat reflects and celebrates the communities we serve.
