Long Term Substitute Grade 5 Teacher (January - May 2027)

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arlington Public Schools is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for a Grade 5 classroom at Hardy Elementary School from late January to May 2027, with a potential extension.

Candidates must be licensed for elementary teaching and excel at collaboration with grade-level teams and both regular and special educators while differentiating instruction to meet all students' needs. ESL license preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be licensed for elementary teaching.
• Collaborative professional who will work with grade level teams and educators.
• Able to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• English as a Second Language license is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 5 at Hardy Elementary School as a long-term substitute.
• Work from late January through May 2027, with possible extension.
• Implement the District's curriculum across all subjects and collaborate with regular and special educators.
• Engage with families and support an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Collaborative professional

Differentiated instruction

Education

Elementary teaching license

Job description

The Arlington Public Schools is accepting applications from applicants interested in teaching in our District Elementary Schools. We are looking for a long term substitute teacher to teach in a Grade 5 Classroom at the Hardy Elementary School from late January until May 2027, with a possibility that the assignment could be extended longer.

Candidates for elementary teaching positions must be appropriately licensed for the position. Candidates must also be collaborative professionals who will work with grade level teams and regular and special educators throughout the School and District. Must love working with children and be willing to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students in the classroom. In addition, Arlington expects teachers to work diligently and collaboratively to implement the District's approved curriculum for all subjects. Candidates for this position who also have an English as a Second Language license will be strongly preferred.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.