Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten Teacher

Manchester School District•Manchester, NH

About The Position

The Manchester School District is seeking a long-term substitute Kindergarten Teacher for the estimated period January 5, 2027, through February 16, 2027. New Hampshire teacher certification is required. Compensation is a per diem rate based on the MEA teacher contract, experience, and degree; the stated rate is $16.43 per hour until the per diem rate is applied. The teacher will manage a classroom, plan and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards, assess and monitor student progress, communicate with families, collaborate with school staff, and support students’ academic and social-emotional development. The role includes addressing individual student needs, including those of students with IEPs or 504 plans and multilingual learners.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Requirements established by New Hampshire certification authorities and Board of School Committee regulations.
New Hampshire teacher certification in Elementary Education (1810 or 1811), or other approved certification status may be considered.
New Hampshire Department of Education certification is required for the stated per diem rate.

Responsibilities

Create a positive, safe, and productive classroom environment.
Establish and enforce rules, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Teach core subjects including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Use varied teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
Evaluate student performance through tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
Track and report student progress to parents and school administrators.
Use assessment data to guide instruction and provide targeted support.
Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and support staff to enhance student learning.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress.
Foster students’ social-emotional growth and encourage a love of learning.
Identify and address individual student needs, including those of students with IEPs or 504 plans and multilingual learners.