PreK Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Sylvania; Plainfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Connecticut seeks a temporary teacher to cover a leave of absence from October 17, 2026 through January 7, 2027. The teaching assignment focuses on delivering quality instruction in an elementary or secondary learning environment under the supervision of the principal.

The successful candidate will plan and implement instructional activities, establish a positive learning environment, and collaborate with staff, parents, and the district to support students’ academic growth.

Qualifications

• A certificate for the position as required by the State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist students to learn subject matter and skills, contributing to their growth.
• Follow least restrictive environment principles and employ teacher's creative style.
• Establish rapport with students, parents and staff.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities as defined in contract.
• Demonstrate management procedures to maximize learning and minimize disciplinary actions.
• Diagnose and assess student abilities and refer when appropriate.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Growth and development of youth

Planning and organizing

Differentiation/individual differences

Independent work habits

Oral and written communication

Education

Certificate required by CT State Dept. of Education

Tools

IEP collaboration

Job description

The is a temporary position for a leave of absence from October 17, 2026 through January 7, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS: A certificate for the particular position as required by the State Department of Education.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal, Director/Supervisor

SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals, tutors, volunteers where applicable.

JOB GOAL: To support the district in its provision of quality education for all children in the public schools (whether regular, special or remedial education) using the resources provided by the district.

JOB SUMMARY: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Board policy and the state teaching competencies and in recognizing that each teacher’s style is unique, the teacher will:

• 1. Instruct and assist students to learn subject matter and/or skills which contribute toward the development of their potential for intellectual, aesthetic, social, physical, and emotional growth.
• 2. Follow the principles of least restrictive environment, using techniques which not only enhance this process, but also employ the innovative style and creativity of the teacher.
• 3. Establish a good rapport with students, parents, and other staff and community.
• 4. Fulfill professional responsibilities as defined in contract.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Professional Skills: The teacher will establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:

• 1. Demonstrating knowledge of subject matter or in a specialty area (i.e. Pupil Personnel)
• 2. Displaying knowledge of growth and development of youth
• 3. Planning and organizing effectively
• 4. Using varied and appropriate techniques to accomplish predetermined objectives
• 5. Making provisions for individual differences
• 6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits
• 7. Encouraging a flexible, individual approach to problem-solving
• 8. Providing appropriate instruction or intervention to students with special needs
• 9. Diagnosing and assessing student abilities using the State of CT Assessment Framework, and making referrals when appropriate
• 10. Establishing a positive learning environment
• 11. Assisting in the development and management of the student’s IEP or other individualized plan
• 12. Demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills