<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher (2025-2026 school year)</p> <p>Qualified Candidate must hold CT Certification 113</p> <p>Canterbury Elementary School is seeking a Long-term Kindergarten Teacher. Join a dynamic team of dedicated staff, supportive parents and incredible students in a small town setting. The ideal candidate will have an educational philosophy that values inclusion of children with differing abilities, cultural responsiveness, trauma informed teaching and restorative practices. The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of the Science of Reading, using data to drive instruction and implementing a play-based learning model. Canterbury offers small class sizes with a low student to teacher ratio, competitive pay, strong collegial support, and cutting edge professional development opportunities.</p> <p>Candidates must have</p> <ul> <li>Experience in Early Childhood </li><li>Familiarity with NAEYC accreditation standards preferred </li></ul> <p>Interested candidates should send the following:</p> <ul> <li>Completed application (Please find a copy on our website at:https://www.canterburypublicschools.org/district/human-resources/ </li><li>Letter of Interest </li><li>Resume </li><li>Copy of applicable certification(s) </li><li>3 current letters of recommendation </li><li>Transcripts </li></ul> <p>All completed documentation should be sent to:</p> <p>Dr. Christopher Bitgood, Superintendent of Schools</p> <p>Canterbury Public Schools</p> <p>45 Westminster Road</p> <p>Canterbury, CT 06331</p> <p>Email applications will also be accepted, provided all documents are scanned and included in the email. Email address for submission is dhorn@canterburypublicschools.org</p> <p>Closes: Open until filled</p>