Kindergarten teacher long-term substitute

ServingSchools; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Canal School in Westbrook is seeking a caring, dedicated long term substitute Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-27 year. The role focuses on reading, writing, phonics, handwriting and math in a workshop model with targeted small groups.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Units of Study, From Phonics to Reading, Handwriting Without Tears and Zearn, plus strong classroom management and a commitment to student relationships and holistic growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with Units of Study, From Phonics to Reading and Zearn preferred.
• Strong classroom management and relationship building with students.
• Caring, dedicated and energetic substitute teacher for Kindergarten.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction in reading, writing, phonics, handwriting and math using a workshop model.
• Deliver both whole class instruction and targeted small group instruction.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support social, emotional, and academic growth.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Phonics

Handwriting

Math

Tools

Units of Study

From Phonics to Reading

Handwriting Without Tears

Zearn

Job description

Canal School is looking for a caring, dedicated, and engaging long term substitute teacher to start the 2026-27 school year with our diverse and culturally rich Kindergarten students.

This is a 6-7 week long-term substitute teacher position.

A Kindergarten Teacher will provide direct instruction in reading, writing, phonics, handwriting, and math utilizing a workshop model with whole class instruction and targeted small group instruction. Experience with Units of Study, From Phonics to Reading, Handwriting Without Tears, and Zearn is preferable. Strong classroom management practices and commitment to building and maintaining relationships with our students is a must to ensure our students are cared about and their social, emotional, and academic growth is paramount. We are looking for a collaborative and energetic educator.

School Description

As a small neighborhood school serving students PreK - 4th grade, Canal believes in working collaboratively with families and the community to support all our students. Strong relationships within our school community and with community partnerships enable us to foster academic growth while supporting social, emotional, and basic needs. We customize our instructional practices to best support our population through the inclusion of Title 1, MultiLingual, Special Education, Alternative Learning, Gifted and Talented, and counseling services in our family atmosphere. Through our work with PBIS and BARR we build on student assets and school pillars to cultivate and grow strong connections and caring relationships. Canal School encompasses a widely diverse and culturally rich student population that always has student needs as priority number one!

About The District

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!

Salary range: $110-$286 per day.