Long Term Substitute Grade 5 Teacher

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua School District in Nashua, NH seeks a Long Term Substitute Grade 5 Teacher for Fairgrounds Elementary School. The role starts around September 21, 2026 and requires delivering grade-appropriate instruction with differentiation and strong classroom management.

The successful candidate will engage students in meaningful lessons, work with colleagues to align curriculum, and strive to improve student performance and critical thinking skills while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Teaching applicants must be NH certified or eligible to teach Elementary Education.
• ESOL Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver grade 5 content with differentiation to meet student needs.
• Engage students with planned lessons aligned to grade level expectations and promote critical thinking.
• Collaborate with peers to align curriculum and enhance instructional environment.

Skills

NH certification

Elementary Education

Education

NH Elementary Education Certification Eligibility

Job description

POSITION:

Long Term Substitute Grade 5 Teacher

LOCATION:

Fairgrounds Elementary School

STARTING:

On or around September 21, 2026

SALARY RANGE:

Competitive Rates

QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching applicants must be NH certified or eligible to teach Elementary Education

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Teacher in the Nashua School District is highly qualified for the delivery of specified course content, uses effective strategies for differentiation, interacts positively, professionally, showing respect with students and parents, expects students to learn and not fail, actively engages students in lessons that are planned around grade level expectations and enhance critical thinking skills. Teachers implement instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. The effective teacher inspires and empowers students in their own learning and collaborates with their peers regularly to align curriculum and enhance the instructional environment towards gains in student performance goals. Professional obligations of teachers are met through continuous pursuit of new understanding of teaching and learning, reflection on their own practices and beliefs and through efficient work habits for planning lessons, meeting deadlines and honoring schedules. This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position.

ESOL Certification Preferred.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.