Substitute Teacher

Guidedstudies; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Connecticut is looking for part-time substitute educators to support classroom activities. The role involves assisting remaining educators, preparing classroom environments, and working with children. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a bachelor's degree in education, and experience in a classroom setting. Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this dynamic and fulfilling position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Montessori education or experience in public schools.

Responsibilities

• Support academic and social emotional work in the classroom.
• Prepare and maintain the physical environment.
• Work with individual and small groups of children.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Compassionate and caring

Well-organized

Experience supporting students with special needs

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

About the Position

All of our classrooms have two educators (a Guide and an Assistant). When an educator is absent, substitute educators serve as assistants to the remaining educator. They are not responsible for creating or implementing substitute lesson plans. This is a part-time, hourly position. Sometimes we reach out a week in advance, other times we text early in the morning the day of an absence – this role requires readiness and availability to support us where and when there is a need!

Qualifications

High School diploma is required. The ideal applicant has a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, is familiar with Montessori education and/or has experience in a public school setting, supervising children, and supporting instruction for students with special needs. The candidate is kind, caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, well-organized, bilingual (Spanish), and creative with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Key Components of the Position

• Supporting academic and social emotional work in the classroom
• Preparing and maintaining the physical environment
• Working with individual and small groups of children to support independence and learning