Long Term Substitute / School Teacher (Grade 3) / Highland Elementary School

Cheshire Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 3 at Highland Elementary School. The position is a 12/09/2026 to 12/23/2026 assignment requiring strong instructional skills and ability to integrate standards with social needs of elementary students.

Candidate must hold a Connecticut Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsements and demonstrate effective use of technology in the classroom. Salary is per diem with potential adjustments after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of national, state and local standards and adapt to personalize them.
• Ability to integrate academic and social needs of elementary students into daily instruction.
• Capable of personalizing standards across all subject areasfor diverse learners.
• Familiarity with Cheshire Performance Standards and effective instructional strategies.
• Fluent use of technology as a teaching tool.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for 3rd grade aligned to standards at Highland Elementary School.
• Create a positive, dynamic classroom atmosphere foster growth for all students.
• Deliver engaging lessons and integrate technology to support learning.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth substitute coverage and student progress.

Skills

Innovative teaching

Creative instruction

Technology integration

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Education

Connecticut Teaching Certificate w/ endorsements

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Long Term Substitute / School Teacher (Grade 3) / Highland Elementary School JobID: 2936

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Elementary
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Highland Elementary School
• Date Available: 12/09/2026

LTS SCHOOL TEACHER (GRADE 3)

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DECEMBER 9, 2026 - DECEMBER 23, 2026

Description

Exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunities for highly-skilled individual who posses the ability to integrate academic and social needs of elementary level students into their teaching and learning on a daily basis. Individual must be innovative, creative and be skilled in the use of effective instructional strategies to demonstrate growth of all students. Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of national, state and local standards and have the ability to personalize these standards through instruction to all students in all subject areas. A positive, enthusiastic, dynamic classroom atmosphere is desired embedding the Cheshire Performance Standards. Skilled integration of technology as a tool for teaching and learning is required.

Qualifications

Connecticut Teaching Certificate #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #013, #113, #305 or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s), and expertise in curriculum sub-areas.

Salary

Certified substitute will receive $218.59 per day for 2026/2027SY. Beyond 60 days substitute will receive $310 per day.

CPS reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.