Building Substitute Teacher

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of urban, working-class youth? If yes, this position with SmartStart Education is right for you!

About Us:

So, why choose SmartStart Education? SmartStart Education, LLC is an academic solutions company led by experienced educators. We provide educational staffing solutions for grades K-12. SmartStart partners with districts and schools to provide the best education professionals to fill long-term substitute and administrative staff vacancies.

The Job:

SmartStart Education seeks a daily substitute teacher to work with elementary students during multiple class periods per day. Students are from grades K-5th The teacher will work with each class several times throughout the week at a K-5 school in East Hartford,

Job Details:

The teaching position is expected to begin 11/2/2026 and end on 4/19/1027. The schedule will be 8:15 AM through 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Applicants are encouraged to schedule interviews as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete onboarding steps. Failure to do so may result in a position being unavailable.

Qualifications:

If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory. ***Please note that applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.

• Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.

• Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.

• Mastery of K-5 concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.

• Display of genuine passion and unwavering commitment towards fostering the success of students.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

• Exemplary punctuality, ensuring timely attendance and adherence to established schedules.

• Proficiency in communication skills, enabling effective and articulate interaction with students, colleagues, and interested parties.

• Ability to comfortably commute to the designated location.

• Ability to comfortably navigate a school environment, including walking through hallways, classrooms, and stairways throughout the workday.

If you are confident in meeting these minimal qualifications, we encourage you to proceed with your application.