Fifth Grade Math Tutor Jobs in Darien, CT (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Middle School - Certificated/Mathematics
Date Posted:
8/5/2026
Location:
Woodland Middle School
Woodland Middle School - Long Term Substitute - 6th Grade Math - (8/18/2026-10/30/2026)
We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) who possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers, and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.
All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.
Position Title: WMS 6th Grade Math - Long Term Substitute
Posting #: 3733
Location: Woodland Middle School
Dates: 7 hours per day, M-F, 8/18/26 through 10/30/2026 (45 school days and 7 professional development days)
Days/Hrs: Monday-Friday, 7 hours per day
Pay Schedule: Link to Schedule
Benefits: Position does not qualify for health benefits, but does qualify for retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems DRS).
Job Summary: To teach and educate students according to their educational needs and abilities. Plan, prepare, and deliver the lesson. Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and behavior of students. Communicate, consult, and cooperate with other members of the school staff. The work assists the superintendent toward the accomplishment of the mission of the Woodland Public Schools of preparing students for career, life, and college so that they can become responsible and compassionate citizens. Work is performed under the direction of the principal.
Woodland Public Schools is seeking exceptional teachers who want to be part of an excellent school that promises to deliver impressive student learning results. We are looking for teachers who love kids and teaching, who know how to balance rigor and joy in a classroom setting, and who are leaders in their current school. This position requires a self-motivated, collaborative professional who is deeply knowledgeable about instruction, assessment, and curriculum, and who thrives in a demanding and team-oriented culture.
Woodland School District is committed to preparing all students for college and career and to serve as leaders in their communities.
We believe that teachers are the cornerstone of creating an exceptional school. Our teachers create a classroom culture of high expectations, learning, curiosity, hard work and support for each student.
Our teachers will not just teach content. They will forge deep relationships with families; they will seek community resources to supplement our basic program; they will integrate technology into daily lessons; they will advise students; they will focus on the long-term outcomes for students; they will use data to drive instruction; they will share their practice, and they will lead activities within the school day.
Qualifications:

• Possess a current Washington State teaching certificate with an Elementary/Middle Education or Math Endorsement.
• Demonstrate the ability in classroom management.
• Demonstrate successful recent experience working with students.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively.
• Successful experience working with youth
• Successful experience working with diverse populations
• Familiarity with a wide variety of teaching techniques that are used to maximize student learning
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment in a program focused on improving student learning
• Ability to work in a semi-open or self-contained classroom
• Ability to work with an educational team, including directing the work of paraeducators
• Regular and punctual attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize the teacher plans that teachers provide
• Be able to accept positions with little notice
• Be willing to work at any building and within any grade level, content, or program, depending on need
• Teaches assigned content with a high degree of skill, which may include an assignment to a combination grade-level classroom
• Delivers instruction using the prescribed curriculum and provides for individual differences
• Integrates technology into learning
• Works as an enthusiastic part of a learning-centered environment, believing that each student can learn
• Maintains effective, positive classroom management
• Provides a safe environment and handles discipline in a positive manner
• Works and plans cooperatively and collaboratively
• Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Physical Demands:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally, the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 60 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Opens Externally: 08/12/2026
Opened Until Filled
If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).