Long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher, Grade 2, CREC Discovery Academy

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement

FSA

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Discovery Academy in the Hartford area is seeking a long-term substitute elementary teacher for Grade 2 from November 2026 through June 2027. The candidate should be team oriented, self-directed, with strong classroom management and familiarity with the Common Core standards.

Responsibilities include developing lessons from the district curriculum, delivering instruction, participating on school teams, and attending meetings with students and families as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education required.
• Experience with Common Core-aligned instruction desirable.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and differentiate instruction.
• Strong classroom management and collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans aligned to district curriculum.
• Provide instruction to students and assess progress.
• Participate on school-level teams and attend meetings.
• Maintain a positive, safe classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Common Core Standards

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher, Grade 2, CREC Discovery Academy - JOB ID# 14375

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Discovery Academy
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

CREC seeks an innovative elementaryteacher from approximately November 2026 through the end of the school year in June 2027. The candidate must be team oriented, self-directed, have strong classroom management and well-versed in the Common Core State Standards. Responsibilities of the long-term substitute teacher include developing lesson plans using the district's curriculum, providing instruction to students, participating on school-level teams and attending all student and/or parent centered meetings.

To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit: crecschools.org.

Elementary teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for elementary school students, aligned to the Common Core State Standards, translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual students' needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• 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.
• Design, strengthen, and participate in 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 engage 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.
• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Uses 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

• Ability to teach foundational math concepts (e.g., number sense, operations, fractions, problem-solving) using hands-on activities and real-world applications.
• Strong knowledge of literacy development, including phonics, fluency, comprehension, and writing instruction.
• Familiarity with recent research in reading and writing acquisition and ability to transfer knowledge to lesson planning.
• Skill in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and build academic confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

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 accommodations 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 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 .

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 accommodations 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).