Job Description

Job Location: Wintergreen Magnet School - Hamden, CT 06514
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $54,987.00 - $80,018.00 Salary/yearThe Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School community is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and innovative Kindergarten teacher to join our award-winning school. Wintergreen was recognized by Magnet Schools of America and is committed to providing students with an engaging educational experience rooted in arts integration, restorative practices, and academic excellence.
At Wintergreen, our vision is to provide all students with a safe and nurturing environment that immerses each student in the arts, grounds them in restorative practices, and engages their minds to ensure academic and personal success.
Our Kindergarten teachers play a critical role in laying the foundation for lifelong learning. We are seeking an educator who understands the developmental needs of young learners and creates a classroom environment where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to explore, create, and grow. Grade-level teams collaborate closely to design engaging learning experiences that integrate literacy, mathematics, science, social-emotional learning, and the arts.
Candidates with experience or interest in arts integration, play-based and project-based learning, social-emotional learning, early childhood education, and STEAM instruction are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate:
- Creates a joyful, developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
- Understands and implements restorative practices to build positive relationships and a strong classroom community.
- Uses engaging instructional strategies that foster curiosity, creativity, and academic growth.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and families to support student success.
- Demonstrates a commitment to educating the whole child.
At Wintergreen, all educators are committed to ensuring that every student leaves our school prepared with the inspiration to creAte, collaboRate, communicaTe, and diScover their passion through innovation and the ARTS, as reflected in our mission statement.

QualificationsEndorsement, Education, and Experience Requirements
- Successful candidates must possess strong instructional practices, a deep commitment to young children, and excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills.
- Experience teaching Kindergarten or primary elementary students and a demonstrated ability to support diverse learners is preferred.
- Connecticut State Certification 013 (Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education), 305 (Elementary Education), or other appropriate Connecticut certification required.
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
External candidates should apply online at ACES. Internal candidates should apply through the "Careers at ACES" portal.
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