Long Term Substitute: Grade 1 Teacher

Sylvania; Centerville (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Massachusetts is seeking a long-term substitute teacher to cover a leave from November 17, 2026 through December 23, 2026. The role centers on direct instruction, lesson planning, and fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience preferred; CORI/SORI background checks are required. The position emphasizes collaboration with staff and data-informed instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodations for differences and learning styles.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials aligned with diverse learners.
• Manage student behavior to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff to set instructional goals and methods per district requirements.
• Provide timely substitute plans when needed.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about student progress and learning.
• Analyze and utilize student data to adapt curriculum and instruction.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Please note this is a long term substitute position covering a leave of absence currently scheduled for November 17, 2026 through December 23, 2026.

We are seeking qualified candidates who demonstrate a commitment to student learning, collaboration, and creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences and learning styles
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned
• Manage student behavior to achieve an effective learning environment and in compliance with district and state guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Provide timely and appropriate plans for substitutes as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning through formal and informal testing.
• Persistent belief in the potential for all students to succeed academically with an asset-based mindset
• Ability to communicate respectfully and in a culturally proficient manner with parents/guardians about student progress and language acquisition
• Ability to analyze and utilize student data to develop and/or co-create curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.

Requirements

• At leasttwo (2)years of relevant experience preferred
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Compensation

• $314.40 per day

Employment Eligibility

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CORI and SORI background check and fingerprint-based national criminal history check, in accordance with Massachusetts law.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.