Building Substitute at Museum Academy - JOB ID# 14347

- Position Type:
Professional/Substitute (Building Sub) - Date Posted:
9/23/2026 - Location:
Museum Academy - Closing Date:
11/02/2026 - Implement lesson plans on a short- or long-term basis, as assigned. This may involve working in multiple classrooms across the day or working in one classroom for an extended period.
- Promote a classroom environment that is positive, safe, and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
- Provide feedback to students as appropriate. This might include reviewing and assigning grades to student work based on the needs of the teaching assignment.
- Manage classroom procedures such as daily schedules, attendance, and student transitions, etc.
- Use appropriate materials to support teaching, including technology.
- Provide an effective learning environment for every student through well-prepared lessons, relevant assignments, clear records of student progress, and support of academic achievement.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate a dedication to all learners – especially those historically marginalized.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; be ready to step in as the need arises.
- Promote positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
- Build strong relationships with students and peers that contribute to individual and collective success.
- Help to develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
- Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g.Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
- Credit Union Access
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Network Groups
- Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
- Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!
| Building Substitute at Museum Academy - JOB ID# 14347 | JobID: 14347 |
JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.
POSITION SUMMARY:
CREC seeks talented building substitutes at Museum Academy. Please apply to this position if you love working with children and you are eager to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit: crecschools.org.
Building substitutes work under the general supervision of their school principal performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
Interpersonal Competencies:
Instructional Competencies:
QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to school/ program location.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful educators require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Like teachers, building substitutes are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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