Grade 5 Teacher – Long-term Substitute

Wethersfield Public Schools; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wethersfield Public Schools in Connecticut seeks a Grade 5 Teacher - Long-term Substitute at Webb Elementary School. The substitute will work under the principal's direction, providing a safe, engaging learning environment and delivering daily lessons. Start date December 16, 2026; end date April 19, 2027 (est).

Compensation $150-$300 per day. Requires Bachelor's Degree and CT Elementary Certification (Grade 5 preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current Connecticut Elementary Teacher Certification for Grade 5 preferred; active application considered.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Partner with colleagues to plan, create and deliver daily lesson plans.
• Provide instruction to individuals and groups using diverse methods.
• Prepare materials for classroom activities.
• Observe, assess and communicate student progress to families.
• Manage classroom behavior and promote positive culture.
• Support remedial programs for students needing extra help.
• Engage in professional development and school activities.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cooperation

Confidentiality

Education

CT Elementary Teacher Certification (Grade 5)

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield, CT

Grade 5 Teacher - Long-term Substitute

Webb Elementary School

Date Posted: September 2026

Wethersfield Public Schools partners with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Grade 5 Teacher - Long-term Substitute

School: Webb Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Start Date: December 16, 2026

End Date: April 19, 2027 (estimated)

Compensation: $150 - $300 per day worked (certified)

Application Date: Position will remain open until filled

Employer: Kelly Educational Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools)

The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening.

Wethersfield Public Schools has an opening for a Long-term Substitute Grade 5 Teacher. The substitute teacher will work under the direction of the school principal, and collaboratively with the grade-level team, to provide an exceptional and nurturing learning environment where students feel safe, valued and respected. On a daily basis the teacher will continually assess student progress and growth, provide ongoing student supervision, regularly share written and verbal feedback with students and families, maintain records of student performance, and continually seek to develop professionally to bring the most current and innovative learning practices to the classroom.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with colleagues to plan, create and deliver daily lesson plans;
• Provide instruction (individually and in groups) using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles and varying needs/interests;
• Prepare materials for classroom activities;
• Observe, assess and communicate student progress (academic, behavioral, social, physical);
• Manage classroom behavior and employ positive behavior practices to drive culture/climate;
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring additional support;
• Explore and deliver creative class experiential activities;
• Actively participate in wide variety of school day and extracurricular events as planned, including activities centered around professional development;
• Responsibly fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree;
• Current Connecticut Teacher Elementary Certification (++must++ include Grade 5) is preferred; will consider candidates who have an active teacher certification application on-file with the State Department of Education which is pending review/approval;
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with other office personnel;
• Ability to handle and treat information confidentially;
• Ability to relate effectively with staff, parents, students and the public;
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities;
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency;
• Ability to motivate students, inspire trust and confidence in students, while working with patience and understanding.

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.