Permanent Substitute Teacher

Montville Public Schools; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Montville Public Schools in Connecticut seeks a Permanent Substitute Teacher for Mohegan Elementary School for the 2026-2027 year. The substitute covers classes in the absence of the regular teacher and maintains routines in line with the school calendar.

The position pays $140 per day and requires a Bachelor's Degree. Reports to the Building Principal. Prior experience with children is desirable, with strong interpersonal and classroom management skills to keep students engaged and safe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is desirable
• Previous experience working with children is desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage the class and maintain student order in the absence of the full-time teacher.
• Conduct quizzes and share homework assignments with students.
• Provide guidance and maintain a safe, positive classroom climate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptability

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Description:

Permanent Substitute Teachers 2026-2027

Location:Mohegan Elementary School

Salary and terms of Employment:

Anticipated Start Date: TBD

Position follows the school calendar

Salary - $140 per day, Bachelor's Degree is required

Reports to Building Principal

Description:

The substitute teacher assumes responsibility for a class and performs all the tasks of the absent teacher,

such as keeping students in order, conducting quizzes, and sharing homework assignments. Success in

this role will be demonstrated by providing students with guidance, maintaining the safety and well-being

of students, assisting with instruction, and maintaining a positive classroom climate in the absence of the

full-time teacher.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher is desirable

Previous experience working with children is desirable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build supportive relationships with students.
• Patience, compassion, consistency, and adaptability to meet students' behavioral needs.

MONTVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Montville Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities