Kindergarten Teacher - Long Term Substitute

East Longmeadow Public Schools; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow Brook School in East Longmeadow, MA seeks a kindergarten long-term substitute teacher to plan and implement standards-based lessons and engage students with a passion for teaching. The role runs Oct 13, 2026, to Feb 5, 2027, with a daily rate of $115 (or $130 for eligible license holders) and a promotion to Bachelor step 1 ($54,500) after 30 consecutive days.

Join East Longmeadow Public Schools as part of Meadow Brook School to support diverse learners and uphold district equity and

Qualifications

• The candidate must plan and implement standards-based lessons for kindergarten.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement standards-based lessons to achieve objectives for kindergarten students.
• Demonstrate passion for teaching and working with children.

Job description

Kindergarten Teacher - Long Term Substitute

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5929643

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 13, 2026

Substitute > Substitute

Job Description

The Role: Meadow Brook School seeks qualified candidates for a kindergarten long-term substitute teaching position. The candidate must be able to plan and implement standards based lessons to achieve selected objectives. The candidate must also be passionate about teaching and learning and love working with children.

Salary $115/day ($130/day for retired or anyone holding a current MA teacher license) and after 30 consecutive days the salary increases to Bachelor step 1 ($54,500). This position is expected to run October 13, 2026-February 5, 2027.

ELPS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and are empowered to be their unique selves. We believe that our administration and District staff should reflect the increasingly diverse community we serve, and that we should be intentional about elevating diverse voices and perspectives as an integral part of our work with students. Together, we can continue to build an inclusive work culture that centers equity, encourages empathy, supports belonging, and embraces cultural diversity as an important asset to the overall success of our schools.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
East Longmeadow Public School District is committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and strongly encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

Welcome to Meadow Brook School

Welcome to Meadow Brook School! Meadow Brook School serves East Longmeadow students in preschool through second grade in a nurturing child centered environment. At Meadow Brook, we feel that reaching children where they are functioning-academically, socially, emotionally, and physically-is critical to their development. We offer a challenging curriculum that is aligned with the Massachusetts State Frameworks as well special subjects such as Physical Education, Art, Music, Computer Lab, and Library. We also have a comprehensive special education program as well as gifted and talented education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Longmeadow School Committee subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.An applicant for employment with a record expunged pursuant to Section 100F, Section 100G, Section 100H or Section 100K of Chapter 276 of the General Laws may answer 'no record' to an inquiry herein relative to prior arrests, criminal court appearances, juvenile court appearances, adjudications or convictions.

Job Requirements

• All applications are to be submitted online.
• No hiring is conducted until the results of a CORI and a state mandated fingerprint background checks are successfully completed.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Renee Lodi , Principal
• 607 Parker Street
• East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
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• Email: [e-mail]