An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School Canal School is looking for a caring, dedicated, and engaging long term substitute teacher to start the 2026-27 school year with our diverse and culturally rich Kindergarten students. This is a 6-7 week long-term substitute teacher position. A Kindergarten Teacher will provide direct instruction in reading, writing, phonics, handwriting, and math utilizing a workshop model with whole class instruction and targeted small group instruction. Experience with Units of Study, From Phonics to Reading, Handwriting Without Tears, and Zearn is preferable. Strong classroom management practices and commitment to building and maintaining relationships with our students is a must to ensure our students are cared about and their social, emotional, and academic growth is paramount. We are looking for a collaborative and energetic educator. School Description As a small neighborhood school serving students PreK - 4th grade, Canal believes in working collaboratively with families and the community to support all our students. Strong relationships within our school community and with community partnerships enable us to foster academic growth while supporting social, emotional, and basic needs. We customize our instructional practices to best support our population through the inclusion of Title 1, MultiLingual, Special Education, Alternative Learning, Gifted and Talented, and counseling services in our family atmosphere. Through our work with PBIS and BARR we build on student assets and school pillars to cultivate and grow strong connections and caring relationships. Canal School encompasses a widely diverse and culturally rich student population that always has student needs as priority number one! About the District Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our
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The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team! Application is located in Frontline. Please upload your resume, transcripts, certification, proof of CHRC, cover letter, and 3 current letters of reference. Review of applications begins 10 days after posting.
