Building Substitute Elementary School

• Position Type:
  Substitute / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/1/2025
• Location:
  
  Gallup Hill School
• Date Available:
  
  25-26 SY
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

Ledyard Public Schools is seeking dedicated Building Substitute Teachers for Gallup Hill School for the  school year. Building substitutes will be assigned to a singular school. You will report daily to the building administrator each day while school is in session.

As a building substitute teacher, you serve a vitally important function in the education of our students. Building substitute teachers are responsible for following lesson plans, supervising students, maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning, and being respectful of the needs of students.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (see below)
• Connecticut teaching certificate preferred
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Applicants must be 18 or older

For educators who do not have a bachelor’s degree, a district can apply for a waiver using the following steps:
The district may submit an online application detailing the applicant’s experience with school-age children.

• The daily rate for building substitute teachers is $130.

• Ability to follow directions and deliver lesson plans within a wide variety of settings
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated work ethic
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Enjoy working with students
• Ability to work with a diverse student population

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately. Please visit Ledyard Public Schools Employment Opportunities or access the application at:  to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.