CT Short Term Building Sub

Position: CT Short Term Building Sub (2026-27)

Short-Term Substitute is a temporary teaching position at Achievement First. It is ideal for an educator with a deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect their craft or gain experience in the teaching field.

School Year

2026-27

Responsibilities of Achievement First Substitute Teachers will include but are not limited to:

Outstanding academic achievement and personal development

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children’s academic success and personal development.
• Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues.

Professional learning, development and growth

• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
• Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.

Skills And Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude.
• Strong belief in the Achievement First mission, core values, and educational model.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.

Educational Background And Work Experience

• A Bachelors Degree is required; CT certification is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• If your GPA is between 2.75 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.
• Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification.
• CT: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).&q=321230

Per CT State Guidelines, If You Do Not Have a Bachelor's Degree Then a Waiver Can Be Submitted If You Meet The Following Criteria

• At least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Have had experience working with school aged children

Compensation & Benefits

• This position is for 4 months while school is in session with no benefits. Qualified candidates will be paid $142.80/day

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: /