7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Long Term Sub

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Long Term Sub (January - February 2026)

Amherst Middle School is seeking a Humanities long‑term substitute to join their learning community through mid‑February 2026. This position is responsible for helping to design and implement rich curriculum, dynamic student‑centered instruction, and performance‑based assessment in grade 7 of the middle school. The position will be assigned to teach ELA and Social Studies. A qualified applicant will be knowledgeable in the content area standards, work‑study practices, and demonstrate a commitment to bringing learning to life for students of all ability levels.

Strong collaboration and communication skills as well as a commitment to their own growth are required in this position.

• Successful experience and/or training in the field or level within the last five years.
• NH Teacher Certification in the following endorsements will be considered:
• • Elementary Education 1810, 1811 or equivalent
• or
• • Social Studies (1500, 1501) 1810, 1811
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Demonstrated commitment to “Engage, Support and Challenge All Learners.”
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to support a positive school climate.

• Experience with standards‑based grading and competency education
• Proficiency in creating and implementing performance‑based assessment in the classroom
• Demonstrated strategies for differentiation at all levels to support a Multi‑Tiered System of Supports model
• Demonstrated instructional skills at the middle school level
• Ability to incorporate brain‑based and social‑emotional learning strategies into instruction
• Enthusiastic, articulate, creative, people‑oriented, and caring
• Expert in working with middle school‑aged students and their families
• Excellent communication skills, well‑developed collaborative skills and organizational skills

Kristen Gauthier, Principal
Amherst Middle School
14 Cross Road
Amherst, NH 03031
E‑mail: kgauthier
603‑673‑8944

Additional information about our district, school, and community, as well as this position, is available by visiting the School Administrative Unit 39 (SAU 39) web site: www.sau
39.org. We welcome your inquiry.

The Amherst School District does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, language, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran, marital or citizenship status. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and RSA 354‑A.