Davenport Ridge Elementary School: Long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grade 3

Davenport Ridge Elementary School:
Long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grade 3

• Position Type:
  Substitute / Long-Term Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/29/2025
• Location:
  
  Stamford, CT
• Date Available:
  
  08/21/2025

Certified:
Required. If not certified in CT, possess a Bachelor’s degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught; the district will apply for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

Certified: $200 per day
Uncertified: $175 per day

Online application is required and must be completed fully; “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only applicants meeting the posting requirements will be considered.

The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is to be a learning organization that continuously improves effective, innovative, and transformational teaching and learning. We challenge, inspire, and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

A competent Elementary Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught, and facilitates the basic skills to help students develop positive self-concepts. The teacher stimulates independence, assesses student needs and progress, plans instruction to achieve objectives—including those for exceptional students—and communicates effectively with students, parents, and colleagues within a positive learning climate.

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education, or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
• Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
• External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.