Westover Magnet Elementary School: Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Westover Magnet School in Stamford is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 4th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.

Compensation includes $175.00 per day for uncertified and $200.00 per day for certified candidates. Certification in CT is preferred; if not certified, a Bachelor's degree with 12 content credits allows applying for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Connecticut certification.
• Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught are required for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.
• CT certification preferred for this long-term assignment.

Responsibilities

• Replace the regular teacher on a daily or long-term basis and continue learning activities in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with students and establish a positive classroom climate.
• Maintain classroom discipline and report progress to the replacement and lead teacher.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Communication

Discipline / Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

12 credits in content area

Job description

Westover Magnet School: Long-Term Substitute Teacher (4th Grade) Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Compensation: Uncertified: $175.00 per day Certified: $200.00 per day

About Stamford Public Schools: The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

General Statement: The substitute teacher replaces the regular teacher on either a daily or long term basis, and is therefore responsible for the continuation of all learning activities in the classroom. As such, they are expect to understand human growth and development and be knowledgeable about what is to be taught and demonstrate facility in the basic skills of reading, writing and mathematics, or whatever subject area they are assigned. They are expected to effectively communicate with students and establish a positive climate in the classroom in the absence of the regular classroom teacher, and maintain classroom discipline. They are also expected to communicate with the classroom teacher they are replacing, informing them of their progress in the assigned lessons and other issues that occurred in the classroom in the teacher's absence.

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification: This assignment is expected to continue for more than 40 days, and therefore we are seeking a certified candidate. If you are not currently certified in CT, but hold a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught, we will apply to the CSDE for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.