Anticipated Opening: Long-term Substitute Preschool Teacher - Linden School

Long-term Substitute Preschool Teacher - Linden Street Elementary School - immediate availability

Join our compassionate, collaborative team at Linden Street ElementarySchool! We are seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher to foster a warm, inclusive, and developmentally rich environment for our youngest learners.

In this role, you will lead an integrated preschool classroom, partnering with families, specialists, and support staff to personalize learning and support plans that help every child learn, grow, and succeed.

What You'll Do:

• Guide & Inspire: Utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate practices to promote early academic, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth in an inclusive setting.
• Build Community: Establish strong, nurturing relationships with students and open lines of communication with their families.
• Collaborate: Work side-by-side with a dynamic team of educators and support staff to implement IEPs and support all student needs.
• Assess & Adapt: Track developmental milestones and tailor daily activities to celebrate every child's unique strengths and learning style.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Certification: Connecticut certification in Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed (#112) or Integrated Early Childhood/Elementary Ed (N–3)/Special Ed (#113).
  • Note: Candidates currently enrolled in a formal college program actively working toward #112 or #113 certification are strongly encouraged to apply!
• Experience: Experience in a fully integrated preschool program and/or experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Skills: Strong foundation in early childhood practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and a team-first mindset.

Compensation:

• Days 1–40: $150 per day
• Day 41+: Transition to the full BA daily rate per the teachers' collective bargaining agreement.

Application Procedure: Submit an online application, an attached cover letter, a resume, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, and certification. All documents must be attached using the online application system.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
A letter of interest and internal application is required, which can be accessed through . Click "Employment Opportunities" and then the "Internal Applicants Only" section. Please check off the specific position for which you are applying for. Please make sure to "check" the box indicating that you are currently an employee (on page 1 of the internal application). A resume, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, and certification are only required to be attached to your application if they are not already on file. You may attach new documentation to your application to keep your application updated.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Plainville Board of Education that no persons shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or veteran status. Any complaint should be brought to the attention of the building principal or the Title IX Coordinator, Mr. David Levenduski, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, 860-793-3210.