New Haven, CT United States
Job Title: Building Substitute Teacher
Division: Kindergarten – Grade 6
Employment Status: Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
School Year: 2026-2027
St. Thomas’s is a coeducational independent day school serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The School welcomes children of all backgrounds, with the belief that children who learn and grow together develop openness and respect for others.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Head of School, the Substitute Teacher will implement lesson plans prepared by the classroom teacher while fostering a safe, nurturing learning environment. The Substitute Teacher will supervise and support students in accordance with the School’s mission, goals, and objectives, and philosophy of teaching and learning.
Qualifications
- Possess a love for children and a passion for making learning fun and interesting.
- Maintain a positive attitude and strive for professional excellence at all times.
- Work collaboratively with others.
- Be flexible.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
- Experience working with children.
Characteristics of Professional Excellence
- Strive to live the school mission in word and deed.
- Foster an open and inclusive learning environment.
- Enthusiastically engage in service to the school and its community.
- Model life-long learning.
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to employment@stthomasday.org. Please submit all documents as PDF files. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.
St. Thomas’s Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- General Education Substitute Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Contact Information
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to employment@stthomasday.org. Please submit all documents as PDF files. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.