Permanent Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grade 5 (Oct 2026 - Jun 2027)

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks elementary teaching candidates who embrace our ethos of high expectations and collaboration. Massachusetts Certification is required, with evidence of current coursework in elementary curriculum.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of varied instructional strategies, effective use of technology as an instructional tool, and sound growth and development principles, along with strong interpersonal skills vital for family and colleague engagement.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Elementary Certification required.
• Evidence of current coursework in elementary curriculum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of varied instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of technology as an instructional tool.
• Demonstrated understanding of sound growth and development principles.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned students employing varied instructional strategies; using technology where appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, parents and administrators.
• Plans instruction with teaching team members and instructional specialist.
• Attends workshops and in-service seminars as prepared by Assistant Superintendent to improve instruction.
• Communicates regularly with parents and administration.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as required.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Technology use in teaching

Interpersonal skills

Growth and development understanding

Education

Elementary Massachusetts Certification

Current coursework in elementary curriculum

Job description

• Instructs assigned students employing varied instructional strategies; using technology where appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, parents and administrators.
• Plans instruction with teaching team members and instructional specialist.
• Attends workshops and in-service seminars as prepared by Assistant Superintendent to improve instruction.
• Communicates regularly with parents and administration.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as required.
• Elementary Massachusetts Certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of varied instructional strategies.
• Evidence of current course work in elementary curriculum.
• Knowledge of technology as an instructional tool.
• Demonstrated understanding of sound growth and development principles.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills.

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.