K-12 Substitute Teacher

Islamic League of America; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted tuition for employees' kids

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Madina Academy in Windsor, CT is seeking a permanent Substitute Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year covering grades K-12. The substitute serves as the primary fill-in when teachers are out, with day-to-day assignments and no long-term stints.

Preferred candidate holds CT teaching certificate; candidate must pass state and national background checks. The role emphasizes flexibility, classroom management, and adherence to school policies.

Qualifications

• Preferred CT teaching certificate.
• State and national criminal checks required, as well as state background check.

Responsibilities

• Arrive early to review materials and prepare for students.
• Implement lesson plans left by the absent teacher.
• Utilize class time to maintain student progress and learning.
• Engage students with interactive teaching methods and maintain classroom discipline.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Connecticut teaching certificate

Job description

Contact

Title: Director of School Administration & Human Resources

Madina Academy is currently accepting applications for a permanent Substitute Teacher for the current school year of 2025-2026. This position will cover grades K-12th.

Job Summary:

This position will serve as the primary substitute for the district when classroom teachers are out. The assignment will vary from day-to-day and will not include long-term assignments.

Qualifications:

Preferred candidate should hold a valid-grade appropriate Connecticut teaching certificate. Adaptive and flexible. In addition, a state and national criminal check will be required, as well as state background check.

Working Conditions:

• Be flexible in order to meet the school administration's needs and readily adapt to the needs of the classroom.
• Arrive 20 minutes early to review all materials and make sure you're prepared before the students arrive in the classroom.
• Reports to the main office upon arrival at school.
• Create and enforce structured discipline and classroom control.
• Establish a safe and positive environment for all students and staff members.
• Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom and surrounding areas in order to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Honor the teacher and school policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Report all incidences of students, including injuries, accidents, illnesses, and behavioral problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implement lesson plans and instructions left by the absent teacher.
• Utilize all academic class time to continue the students’ learning progress.
• Engage all students in lesson through interactive, effective teaching methods to maintain progress in the teaching curricula.
• Organize students and the classroom for effective instruction.
• Complete a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher at the end of every assignment.
• Return all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to the proper location at the end of the day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Applicants chosen for an initial interview will be contacted.

Pay & Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement, discounted tuition for employees' children, paid vacation time, and a supportive work environment.

Title: Director of School Administration & Human Resources