Long-Term Substitute 2026-27 - Associate Instructor - JOB ID# 14282

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union Access

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development through CREC/

Springfield College discount

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Long-Term Substitute Associate Instructor for the Academy of International Studies - Elementary. The role supports classroom instruction, provides targeted intervention, and assists with data entry, assessments, and field trips within a dynamic elementary setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree. This is a long-term substitute position with duties focused on reinforcing literacy, math, and general instructional support, aligned to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily functions of the school including arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage and classroom coverage as needed.
• Provide small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Provide intervention programming to small groups under the intervention coordinator.
• Collect, track, and enter student data into the district portal.
• Support administration of state, district, and school assessments.
• Accompanies and supervises students on field trips, ensuring safety and inclusion.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Long-Term Substitute 2026-27 - Associate Instructor - JOB ID# 14282

• Position Type:
  Substitute Teacher (long term & per diem)
  
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
  
• Location:
  Academy of International Studies - Elementary
  
• Closing Date:
  09/23/2026
  

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of school administration or designee, the Associate Instructor supports classroom instruction, provides academic intervention, and other general instructional support duties throughout the school and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support daily functions of the school including but not limited to arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage, and covering classrooms as needed.
• Provide small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher. Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Provide intervention programming to small groups of students under the direction of the intervention coordinator.
• Collect, track, and enter student data into the district portal.
• Support administration of state, district, and school assessments.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff.
• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Assist staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies and supervises students on field trips, ensuring safety, access, and engagement in activities while reinforcing behavior plans and promoting inclusion of all students.
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
• Implement emergency interventions for students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/program-approved procedures.
• Contributes to the IEP process and serves as a resource for the evaluation team as needed.
• Assist guidance, school counselors, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
• Accompanies and supervises students on field trips, ensuring safety, access, and engagement in activities while reinforcing behavior plans and promoting inclusion of all students.
• Models effective strategies, shares knowledge of student needs and classroom procedures, and offers guidance on day-to-day responsibilities and how-to's to promote consistency in practice of Associate Instructors.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• May be required to obtain a Public Safety License (PSL), or Massachusetts equivalent to support student field experiences.
• May serve as a substitute for the classroom teacher in their absence, providing instruction and supervision as needed; a pay differential is provided for this responsibility.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners � especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
• Support in creating positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.
• Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to support learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
• Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.
• Support in personalizing learning experiences.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Assist with the use of technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).

Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific:

• Support the teaching of foundational math concepts (e.g., number sense, operations, fractions, problem-solving) using hands-on activities and real-world applications.
• Strong knowledge of literacy development,

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short-Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systematically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Employment Verification with E-Verify

CREC PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Notice: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Important: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).