Classroom Teacher​/Substitute Teacher in Subject

Position: Classroom Teacher / Substitute Teacher in All Subject Areas
Job Description:

Building Substitute Teacher

Odyssey Community School - Manchester, CT

Odyssey Community School, a dynamic public charter school serving 417 students in grades PreK-8, is seeking a Building Substitute Teacher for the  school year. Odyssey is proud to be Connecticut's first public charter school, with a distinguished history of academic excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to meaningful core values (Courage, Integrity, Respect, Curiosity, Leadership, Excellence).

Our vibrant learning community is an ideal environment for an educator who is flexible, collaborative, and student-centered. The ideal candidate thrives in a setting that values creativity, inclusion, and teamwork-working alongside dedicated staff and students who have chosen Odyssey as their school community.

We offer:

* Small class sizes (no more than 20 students) to foster individualized instruction and support.

* Early release Fridays to allow for weekly professional learning and collaboration among all staff.

* A warm, mission-driven community focused on nurturing curiosity, leadership, and academic growth.

Responsibilities include:

* Providing instructional coverage for classroom teachers and specialists during absences across grade levels PreK-8.

* Implementing lesson plans left by teachers and ensuring a safe, engaging, and respectful classroom environment.

Supporting students' academic and social-emotional growth in alignment with Odyssey's CIRCLE core values (Courage, Integrity, Respect, Curiosity, Leadership, Excellence).

* Assisting with supervision duties, school events, and other instructional or operational needs as part of the full school team.

Minimum Qualifications:

* A Bachelor's Degree is required

* Teaching certification is optional, but preferred

* Availability from 7:30 am - 2:45 pm Monday - Thursday is preferred

* Willing to be flexible with days for part time role up to 29 hours, must be available a minimum of 2 days a week

* Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred

* Strong communication and classroom management skills

Compensation and Benefits:

* Hourly rate of $22.25 - $26.00, depending on experience and if applicant has active teaching certification

* Work week up to maximum of 29 hours

* From November 2025 to last day of school in June 2026

* Prorated sick and personal time provided in occurrence with school policy

* No health benefits or other benefits included with this position

To Apply:

Please send a resume, letter of intent, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and if applicable, a copy of certification(s) to Co-Principals:
Michelle Bashaw - mbashaw and Jessica Swann - jswann. In the letter of intent please indicate your availability from 7:30 am - 2:45 pm Monday - Friday.