Anticipated Vacancy: Long Term Sub Elementary School Teacher

Fairhaven Public Schools; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairhaven Public Schools in Fairhaven, Massachusetts seeks a long-term substitute elementary school teacher for Leroy L. Wood Elementary School. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year with a starting date of Aug 31, 2026. Candidates must be certified in Elementary Education by DESE.

Massachusetts certification credentials and citizenship, residency or work visa are required. The district emphasizes a safe, engaging learning environment and developing caring citizens.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certification credentials
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Education

Elementary Education certification (DESE)

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy: Long Term Sub Elementary School Teacher

Fairhaven Public Schools Leroy L. Wood Elementary School - Fairhaven, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5882478

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Long-Term Leave Replacement 2026 - 2027 School Year

Must be certified in Elementary Education by DESE.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Leroy L. Wood Elementary School

The vision of the Leroy L. Wood School, in accordance with the district's 21st century vision, is to create a safe atmosphere of teaching and learning that centers around higher order thinking, that is both inviting and engaging to all members of our Wood School family: students, staff, families, and community members. In addition, we are committed to fostering students' development not simply in matters of academia but in all areas of the heart, mind, and body that prepare them to be caring citizens in a democratic society.

Such core values will be reached through:

Offering a hands-on, integrated curriculum that encompasses the whole child, accommodates their needs, and holds all to high expectations.

Measuring children's progress in a variety of ways that incorporates a reflection of multiple perspectives of the child and drives future teaching and learning. They are measured through: benchmarks, tests, standards based assessment, projects and portfolios.

Creating and maintaining a safe, bright and welcoming facility with updated features and specific areas designated for high quality teaching and learning and the delivery of services to meet the diverse needs of students.

Experiencing technology that extend the learning process beyond the walls of the classroom and provide students with the responsibility and skills to integrate technology into their daily lives.

Developing a \"green\" school by utilizing renewable energy resources available, thus teaching all members of the Wood School family how to be leaders in self-sustainability, while working towards a more environmentally friendly school.

Fostering relationships with all members of the Wood School family, as well as the community at large.

Striving for wellness through healthy nutrition, physical activity, and emotional well-being, while building positive self images.

Learning experiences beyond the classroom such as field experiences, service learning, involvement in projects, and events that occur within the school day and beyond the classroom, thus fostering relationships within the Wood School family and the greater community.

Celebrating each individual's strengths and supporting challenges.

Cultivating a safe environment, where we can freely express our individuality and feel included.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fairhaven Public School system does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy/parenting status, marital status, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran or military status, or political affiliation in any of its programs, activities, employment practices, provision of and access to programs and services, as well as selection of volunteers, vendors and employers recruiting at the Fairhaven Public Schools.

Job Requirements

• Massachusetts Certification credentials
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Steven Morgenweck , Principal
• 60 Sconticut Neck Road
• Fairhaven, Massachusetts 02719
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]