1st Grade Long-Term Substitute — Collaborative Classroom Impact

Servingschools; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Town Elementary School is seeking a long-term substitute for a 1st grade class from late November 2026 to late February or early March 2027. The school serves about 500 students in a K-5 setting, and the substitute will follow existing plans while adapting daily lessons and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The substitute will communicate regularly with the teacher on leave, colleagues, and families, conduct assessments as directed, and collaborate with the 1st grade team to

Qualifications

• Follow teacher’s general starting plans, but plan and adjust some daily lessons and activities.
• Maintain classroom expectations and a positive classroom environment.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the teacher on leave, coworkers and families.
• Conduct assessments as planned by the teacher.
• Work collaboratively with the 1st grade team.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily lessons based on teacher plans and adapt as needed.
• Ensure a supportive and orderly classroom climate.
• Frequent communication with colleagues, families, and the teacher on leave.
• Administer and track assessments as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Collaborate with the 1st grade team to meet student needs.

Job description

Old Town Elementary School is seeking a long-term substitute for a 1st grade class from late November 2026 to late February or early March 2027. The school serves about 500 students in a K-5 setting, and the substitute will follow existing plans while adapting daily lessons and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The substitute will communicate regularly with the teacher on leave, colleagues, and families, conduct assessments as directed, and collaborate with the 1st grade team to