Grade 1 Teacher Starting 2025-2026 School Year - Vacancy ID: 242750
Closed Vacancy
Vacancy Details
Grade 1 Teacher Starting 2025-2026 School Year
Cumberland Elementary School
1
7/29/2025
Contact
Jayne Heffron
Principal, Cumberland Elementary School
(414) 963-2115
Position Details
8/18/2025
Negotiable
2025-2026 School Year Teacher Contract (191 Days)
Full Time
The School District of Whitefish Bay is seeking a first grade elementary classroom teacher to begin in the 2025-2026 school year at Cumberland Elementary School. A deep knowledge of literacy and math development, as well as teaching grounded in best practices, will serve this teacher well as they join a team with an expectation of collaborating and co-planning. Experience in a workshop model for ELA instruction and Illustrative Math is helpful. Candidates should have a desire and proven track record of nurturing students academically, socially, and emotionally in a classroom of diverse learners. With an expectation of continual growth for all students, candidates should understand the growth mindset and embrace the challenges of creating well managed classrooms that provide engaging instruction. Preference will be given to candidates with proven skills in problem solving, developing strong relationships with students, staff and families, and a strong work ethic.
The successful candidate will hold or be eligible for valid Wisconsin DPI certification. Questions about the position should be directed to Jayne Heffron, Principal at Cumberland Elementary School, via email: jayne.heffron@wfbschools.com
The School District of Whitefish Bay believes that Wisconsin’s Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning ensures each student is provided with an “exceptional place to learn.”
1. Every student has the right to learn.
2. Instruction must be rigorous and relevant.
3. Purposeful assessment drives instruction and affects learning.
4. Learning is a collaborative responsibility.
5. Students bring strengths and experiences to learning.
6. Responsive environments engage learners.
Potential team members should have an unwavering commitment to growing diverse learners and be able to build classroom environments where all students assume the responsibility and ownership in their learning through setting goals, reflection, and self-assessment. Professional learning is a priority in our District, so team members must have a desire to be a creative and active professional who grows and implements a variety of instructional practices and innovative programming. We are a strong community of learners and are excited to bring a new member onto our team.
The School District of Whitefish Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants that would contribute to a diverse educational community are strongly encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of the School District of Whitefish Bay that no person shall, on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, medical condition or disease, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. If you are a qualified employee or applicant with a disability, you may access reasonable accommodations. Designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment is:
Human Resources
1200 E. Fairmount Ave.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
(414) 963-3881
hr@wfbschools.com
Candidate Requirements
0
Bachelor
- Early Childhood – Regular Education
- Elementary - Classroom Teacher
- Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence Regular Education
- Elementary/Middle Level Education
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications