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

Hardy Elementary School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardy Elementary School in Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Long Term Substitute Grade 5 teacher from late January 2027 through May 2027, with possible extension. Starting Jan 25, 2027, candidates must be licensed for the position and able to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Collaboration with grade-level teams and regular and special educators is essential, with a focus on implementing the district curriculum across all subjects. ESL license is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Licensed for elementary teaching in Massachusetts.
• Experience collaborating with grade-level teams and with regular and special educators.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Grade 5 classroom from January to May 2027 at Hardy Elementary School.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and regular/special educators to implement the District curriculum across all subjects.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students in the classroom; maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum implementation

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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

Starting Date: Jan 25, 2027

Job Description

The Arlington Public Schools is accepting applications from applicants interested in teachingin 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.

Arlington Public Schools Hardy Elementary School - Arlington, Massachusetts

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Jan 25, 2027

Position Type: Long Term Substitute

Salary: $328 to $354 Per Day

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gretchen Saunders , Principal
• Hardy Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]