Classroom Teacher / Substitute Teacher in All Subject Areas
About The Position
Odyssey Community School, a dynamic public charter school serving 417 students in grades PreK-8, is seeking a Building Substitute Teacher for the 2025-2026 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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree is required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Teaching certification is optional, but preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
