Long-term Substitute for 1st Grade Teacher

Gower62; Illinois; On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Gower West Elementary School seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 1st grade to cover a FMLA leave, starting January 5, 2027, through March 10, 2027. Position involves ensuring student safety, differentiated instruction, and positive communication with staff and students in a school setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Professional Educators License (DuPage County) and demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to parent involvement and

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educators License registered in DuPage County
• Skilled in the design and delivery of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Committed to parent involvement and communication
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations
• Ensure the protection of equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate
• Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others
• Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment
• May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.
• May need to direct activities of a classroom assistant(s)

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License (DuPage County)

Job description

Long-term Substitute for 1st Grade Teacher JobID: 273

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Long-Term Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  Gower West Elementary School
• Date Available:
  01/05/2027

This is to cover a FMLA for a 1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
• Ensure the protection of equipment, materials and facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate in a positive way with all students, staff, and others.
• Manage student behavior which supports a positive learning environment

Other Functions:

• May be required to participate in building events such as fire drills, evacuations, assemblies, etc.
• May need to direct activities of a classroom assistant(s)

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educators License registered in DuPage County
• Skilled in the design and delivery of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Committed to parent involvement and communication
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character

Physical Demands:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Standing approximately 30-35% and for periods of up to 30 minutes required. Walking approximately 30-35% for periods of up to 15 minutes. Sitting 30-40%. Teacher discretion is used to determine when to sit, stand, and walk as appropriate.
• May need to sit on the floor for assignments in the Early Childhood and K-2 setting.
• May need to navigate uneven surfaces for some assignments.
• May need to be outside at times.
• May need to work with materials such as paint, clay, glue, crayons, etc. for some assignments.

Salary: $285.64 per diem in Accordance with the Gower Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Position Available: Anticipated 1/05/2027 through 3/10/2027

• Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide: Resume, Three (3) signed letters of current references, and college and graduate school transcripts (copies accepted at the time of interview).