The Sutton School, serving children in K-grade 8, seeks a 1.0 FTE first grade teacher to join our school community. The candidate selected will be an elementary teacher who is passionate about working with all students in core content areas in the classroom and integrating outdoor learning and play into instruction. The candidate will have experience with outdoor education, or a willingness to learn about and help continue to build a learning community with an invigorating outdoor component. The candidate will be part of a K-2nd grade teaching team including other teachers, special educators and interventionists. The team’s PLC co-planning time is dedicated to rigorous core instruction as outlined in the Sutton School's Continuous Improvement Plan. Expertise in co-planning, integrating project-based learning, transferable skills with research-based reading, writing and mathematics instruction is a requirement. The school maintains impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success for all children, and a caring, safe school culture. We seek a creative, passionate teacher who loves working with children in the classroom as well as in nature. A sense of humor and genuine love for working with young people is a necessity. The district provides mentorship and a supportive administration. Sutton School is part of the Kingdom East School District, located in the heart of a vibrant community in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. We operate seven preK-8th grade schools ranging from 60 to 500 students. Our high school students have “choice” and may opt to attend one of the traditional independent schools -- Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy -- or another high school of their choice. We are located about 3 hours from Montreal, Boston and Portland, ME. Our region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing and other outdoor opportunities. We are close to the White Mountains and the Green Mountains. Both Littleton, NH and St. Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues. Our communities attract wholesome families, faculty and staff. Our schools maintain impassioned faculty, personalized beliefs about success, and a caring, safe school culture. Only completed, on-line applications at schoolspring.com will be accepted. On-line application must include: profile, letter, resume, transcripts, references, tests, certifications and questions, if asked. Hard copies of Vermont Certification with appropriate endorsements, three written letters of reference and transcripts will be required for verification at the interview level. Visit our website www.kingdomeast.org for information about our schools. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F