Permanent Building Substitute

Elementary School; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 sick days

3 personal days

Job summary

New Fairfield Public Schools’ New Fairfield Elementary School seeks a Permanent Building Substitute to provide classroom instruction and supervision when the regular teacher is absent. The role requires a bachelor’s degree per CT substitute rules, with teaching certification preferred, and successful completion of background checks.

Salary is $130 per day, with 5 sick days and 3 personal days. Citizenship/residency requirements apply; prior certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required per Connecticut substitute-teacher rules, certification preferred.
• Non‑degree holders may be considered with a state waiver eligibility.
• Ability to work with students and staff across grade levels.
• Strong communication, classroom-management, and organizational skills.
• Background checks and pre-employment requirements completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher.
• Follow lesson plans and maintain a safe, productive learning environment; manage student behavior and follow district policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Connecticut teaching certification

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Permanent Building Substitute

SCHOOL: New Fairfield Elementary School

GENERAL DUTIES: Provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher. Follow lesson plans, maintain a safe and productive learning environment, manage student behavior, and comply with all district policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in accordance with Connecticut substitute-teacher requirements; Connecticut teaching certification preferred.
• Candidates who do not hold a bachelor’s degree may be considered only if eligible for an approved state waiver.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff across grade levels.
• Strong communication, classroom-management, and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of all required background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Permanent Building Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5989869
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Permanent Building Substitute

SCHOOL: New Fairfield Elementary School

GENERAL DUTIES: Provide classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher. Follow lesson plans, maintain a safe and productive learning environment, manage student behavior, and comply with all district policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in accordance with Connecticut substitute-teacher requirements; Connecticut teaching certification preferred.
• Candidates who do not hold a bachelor’s degree may be considered only if eligible for an approved state waiver.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff across grade levels.
• Strong communication, classroom-management, and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of all required background checks and pre-employment requirements.

SALARY: $130 per day, 5 sick days, 3 personal days

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: upto $130 Per Day
Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Instructional

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Lloyd
• 3 Brush Hill Rd
• New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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