Substitute Teacher

Position Type:
Substitutes/Substitute Teachers

Date Posted:
8/4/2025

Location:
Systemwide

Date Available:
08/28/2025

Closing Date:
Until filledDescription: Ellington Public Schools is hiring daily substitute teachers to cover teacher absences.

Job Summary: Substitute teachers are expected to use lesson plans as left by the classroom teacher and to circulate through the classroom and assist students as needed. Flexibility and reliability are essential qualities, as is maintaining confidentiality and a high degree of professionalism. Substitute teachers will earn the following: $17.14/Hour for non--certified candidates and $18.57/ Hour for certified candidates and $20/ Hour for retired Ellington teachers.

There are no additional benefits. Assignments will be made through the district's Substitute Coordinator

Qualifications: Substitute teachers are required to hold a bachelors degree in any field. Candidates will be required to successfully pass state and national criminal history and DCF background checks prior to beginning work.

Application procedure: Please apply online and include a resume, transcripts, three current letters of reference, and a cover letter addressed to Ms. Julie Warren, Human Resources, 47 Main Street, Ellington, CT 06029. Inquiries may be emailed to

Selection procedure: Applicants selected will be contacted for an initial interview.