Preschool Long-Term Substitute Teacher for the 2026/2027 School Year

Aspen School District

Aspen Preschool - Aspen, Colorado This job is also posted in Aspen

Job Details

Job ID:

5934812

Application Deadline:

Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

-The Cottage Preschool at the Aspen School District seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher. The position will last a minimum of 4 weeks with the possibility of a time extension-

Position Title:

Preschool Long-term Substitute Teacher

Department:

Aspen Preschool

Reports to: Preschool Director

Age Group:

2.5 to 4 year old children

Contract Period:

A minimum of 4 weeks.

Compensation:

$297.00 / day

I:

Position Summary

This position will support all students in learning relevant and engaging content. This teacher will create a supportive, positive class environment, establishing the rapport with students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a solid foundation for their education.

II:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Know and utilize available resources as appropriate.

Implement lesson plans reflecting district policy and curriculum.

Keep students involved in purposeful activities.

Assist students in the formulation of worthy goals.

Nurture democratic principles and promote equal educational opportunity.

Use reasonable disciplinary rules and positive reinforcement.

Maintain a disciplined learning atmosphere.

Respond positively to student needs.

When communicating with students speak clearly and use appropriate language.

Display a positive attitude, emotional stability and maturity.

Exhibit a caring, concerned personal character.

Accept responsibility inherent in the teaching process.

Adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Be receptive to constructive criticism.

Show resourceful, creative initiative.

Maintain and assume responsibility for assigned supply and materials inventory.

Encourage each student to develop self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.

Encourage a devotion to excellence.

Supervise teacher's normal out-of-classroom activities as assigned by Principal.

Evaluate student progress and growth in knowledge and skills.

Maintain various student records as required by teaching assignment, maintaining confidentiality.

Assume all regular teacher responsibilities when serving as a long-term substitute.

Adhere to district policies and directives, and instructions contained in the Substitute Teacher Guidelines.

III:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate responsibility and consistency of attendance required for work with students

Work with efficiency with attention to detail

Demonstrate flexibility for environment that may require change of schedule and/or student activities

Maintain confidentiality of information

Work cooperatively with administrators and staff

Observe all district policies and procedures

Observe all general safety rules, carefully observing correct lifting procedures

IV:

Minimum Qualifications

Must maintain the confidentiality of all student's educational records and information that you generate or to which you are given access as a substitute teacher.

V:

Work Environment Office environment; exposure to computer screens

Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings

VI:

Essential Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., bending, squatting, standing, reaching, sitting, walking, and stooping, occasional climbing, and repetitive motion

VII:

Acknowledgement This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The successful candidate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$297 to $297 Daily Rate

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required