Grade 1 Extended Leave Sub Teacher

REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #10

Harwinton and Burlington are serene townships nestled amidst state forests and parks bordering the Farmington Valley to the south and the Litchfield Hills to the north. The towns share a border with Farmington, Avon, Bristol to the south/west and Litchfield and Torrington to the north. Despite their quiet country feel, the towns are within easy driving access to the Hartford region.

We look forward to receiving your candidacy and we welcome a diverse candidate pool!

Position: Grade 1 – Extended Leave Substitute Teacher

Location: Lake Garda School

Reports to: Building Principal

Wage: $125/day

Starting Date: On or about February 9, 2026 until on or about May 11, 2026

Lake Garda School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our dynamic team of educators. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a stimulating and nurturing learning environment that promotes the intellectual and social‑emotional development of elementary school students. Our school- and grade-level collaborations are consistent so partnerships with colleagues around teaching, learning, and healthy classroom cultures are a large component of how we work together.

Professional learning around current data, school- and grade-level priorities are supported by our Shared Definition of High-Quality Learning components – Creativity, Student Agency, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Relevance. Our belief in life‑long learning can be found in a comprehensive professional learning plan that includes instructional coaching, as we believe in investing in the adult practitioner. We believe that the Vision of the Graduate begins in PK.

LGS has a vibrant and active parent community and partnering with parents is a key component of our success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, high expectations for all, nurturing classroom management skills, creativity, and a genuine love for teaching young learners. The candidate has a working knowledge and belief that all students can grow and that their social‑emotional wellness is a core part of their development.

• Expertise in the five pillars of literacy and mathematical best practices that are student centered
• A skillful approach to utilizing data to adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Exceptional communication skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other educators and integrate interdisciplinary approaches; PLC contributor
• The skills needed to foster a positive and productive classroom environment by focusing on building strong relationships, promoting social and emotional skills, and creating a safe space where students feel valued and can learn effectively
• A commitment to providing constructive feedback to students to encourage growth and development
• Experience with Bridges 3, DIBELS, Science of Reading, IXL, STAR, Mystery Science, UFLI, Second Step (preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited College or University
• CT Endorsement 013 and 305 preferred

Regional School District #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by policy does not discriminate against a person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin and handicap or gender identity.