Newfield Elementary School:

PPT Substitute Teacher (Mondays and Tuesdays) Stamford Public Schools - 3.8 Stamford, CT Job Details Part-time $120 a day 10 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual ESL instruction experience Teacher collaboration Childhood development Basic math TESOL Certification Elementary school teaching experience English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Experience working with elementary school students Student engagement classroom management ESL Certification Entry level

Full Job Description Newfield Elementary School:

PPT Substitute Teacher (Mondays and Tuesdays)

Date Available:

2026-2027

School Year Compensation :

$120.00 per day

Work Days:

Mondays and Tuesdays 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 PPT Substitute Teacher will be assigned to a school for the academic year, working a set schedule of one to three days per week, depending on the needs of the school. The PPT Substitute Teacher is responsible for the continuation of all learning activities in the classroom while the teacher participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings. The PPT Substitute Teacher may cover a number of classrooms throughout the day. Substitute Teachers 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. The PPT Substitute Teacher may pick up daily substitute jobs in the district on days they are not serving as the PPT Substitute Teacher. 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.

Application Procedures:

Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. "See attached resume" is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:

To be considered for this position, please provide the following: A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications. A current resume.

External Candidates:

One (1) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years, one of which is from either a current or recent supervisor. The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.