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1-Year Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grade 1-3)

Region One School District, Lakeville, CT, United States


1-Year Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grade 1-3) JobID: 1721

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1-5

Date Posted: 4/16/2026

Location: Salisbury Central School

Date Available: 08/18/2026

Closing Date: When Filled

Salisbury Central School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring educator to join our dynamic team of professionals. We pride ourselves on providing a learning environment that embraces diversity, promotes equity, fosters inclusion, and encourages innovation and flexibility.

If you are passionate about shaping young minds, creating an inclusive classroom, and thriving in a collaborative environment that values a positive school climate, we invite you to join our vibrant educational community.

Position
1-Year Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 1–3)

August 2026 – June 2027

Reports To
Principal

Job Summary
The Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher plays a critical role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in grades 1–3. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong knowledge of Connecticut Core Standards

Expertise in early literacy and numeracy instruction

Experience using assessment data to inform and differentiate instruction

Understanding of tiered intervention strategies and the RTI process

Ability to create an inclusive, student-centered classroom environment

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive school climate

Flexibility, creativity, and innovation in instructional practice

Why Join Salisbury Central School?

Small class sizes and strong relationships with students and families

Collaborative and supportive faculty and administration

Opportunities for professional growth and shared leadership

Commitment to innovative teaching practices and inclusive classrooms

Beautiful rural campus in northwest Connecticut

Qualifications

Valid Connecticut teaching certification in Elementary Education (Grades 1–6 or equivalent)

Experience teaching in an elementary classroom preferred

Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, fingerprinting, and submission of official transcripts.

Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Salisbury Central Faculty Association contract. Placement will be on Step 1 of the Bachelor's lane unless otherwise recommended by the Superintendent based on experience and qualifications.

For More Information:
Contact Principal Stephanie Magyar at (860) 435-9871 or email at smagyar@salisburycentral.org.

Regional School District No. 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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