Long Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary - Kindergarten SY

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Teacher - Kindergarten

Date Posted:

9/15/2025

Location:

Silvermine Elementary School

Date Available:

September/2025

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - KINDERGARTEN

SILVERMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION SUMMARY

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education

Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines

Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment

Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom

Demonstrates strong content knowledge

Maintains accurate and complete records as required

Conducts parent/teacher conferences

Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed

Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences

Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed

Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices

Designs clear and specific learning assessments

Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner

Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

Maintains ongoing communication with parents

Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials

Establishes and maintains professional relationships

Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Demonstrates knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for elementary school teaching

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Experience working with students in a diverse school setting

Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Effective, active listening skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Organizational and problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Active 305 CDE Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education

Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Expertise in writing instruction with an in-depth knowledge of language and written language development.

Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.

Demonstrated ability to teach elementary classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.

Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff.

Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to elementary school teaching.

Ability to prepare and implement effective plans.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary:

40+ Days: $264.66/day

Position ends: June 2026

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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

09.15.2025