Long Term Substitute ~ Grade 1 Teacher

MSAD 15 Gray/New Gloucester; Gray (ME); On-site; USD 24,907 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

MSAD 15 Gray/New Gloucester is seeking a dedicated Long Term Substitute - Grade 1 Teacher to join the Russell School for approximately 12 weeks starting in October 2026. The ideal candidate will foster a positive classroom environment while implementing effective instructional strategies.

The position requires a Maine Department of Education teaching certificate, and prior experience teaching first graders is preferred. This role provides compensation ranging from $135.00 to $150.00 per day.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience with first-grade students preferred.
• Ability to develop relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Strong understanding of instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach first grade for approximately 12 weeks starting in October 2026.
• Create a strong classroom community.
• Implement high-yield instructional strategies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Classroom community building

Instructional strategies

Foundational reading skills

Foundational writing skills

Foundational math skills

Education

Maine Department of Education teaching certificate (020)

Job description

MSAD15 - Long Term Substitute - Grade 1 Teacher

Gray-New Gloucester Russell School

The Gray-New Gloucester Russell School is seeking a highly qualified substitute to teach first grade for approximately 12 weeks beginning in October 2026.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Positive attitude and the ability to create a strong classroom community.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Strong understanding of high-yield instructional strategies in all core content areas, particularly in developing foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Experience with instruction of students of a similar age preferred.
• A Maine Department of Education teaching certificate (020) is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $135.00 - $150.00 per day.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current State of Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check prior to employment.

Application

Applications can be completed at https://msad15.org/employment/.

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