K-2 Classroom Teacher (2026/2027)

RCPS Job Description – K-2 Elementary Teacher Location: Northwest Primary Reports To: Principal Union/Pay Scale: REA Aligned Position Summary Rutland City Public Schools is seeking a professional, collaborative, and student-centered educator to join our team as a K–2 Elementary Teacher. We are looking for a passionate teacher who is committed to creating a classroom environment where all students feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The K-2 Elementary Teacher supports diverse learning needs while building a strong classroom community. Students learn and grow together across grade levels in an environment that emphasizes collaboration, relationship-building, and differentiated instruction. The successful candidate will foster a nurturing and inclusive learning space that supports students as they develop both foundational academic skills and strong social-emotional competencies. We are seeking an educator with a strong instructional background in early elementary literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, who is comfortable adapting instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Vermont standards for students in grades K-2 within a classroom setting.
• Build a classroom environment that promotes belonging, respect, and positive relationships among students.
• Support students’ social-emotional development alongside academic learning
• Use formative assessment and student data to guide instruction and make responsive decisions for both whole-group and small-group learning
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying academic abilities, learning styles, and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and support staff to ensure student success.
• Communicate regularly with families and caregivers to support student learning and development.
• Participate actively in school-wide initiatives that promote positive school culture and student well-being.
• Use basic computer or technology tools to support classroom documentation, communication, and program needs.

Knowledge/Skills Applicants with experience or knowledge in the following areas will be favorably considered:

• Early elementary literacy instruction and foundational reading skills
• Elementary mathematics instruction and conceptual understanding
• Social-emotional learning and relationship-based classroom practices
• Trauma-Informed Practices
• Restorative Approaches
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, required.
• Valid Vermont Teaching License (or ability to obtain), required.
• Three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and move throughout the facility as required to perform job duties
• Ability to sit, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions related to teaching tasks
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families in person and through various communication methods
• Ability to operate standard classroom and office equipment, including computers and instructional technology
• Ability to maintain regular attendance
• Schedule and duties may vary based on assignment and school needs

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action (EOE/AA)

Salary : $47,252 - $92,401