26-27 School Building Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Building Substitute Teacher for Somerville Public Schools. This full-time position involves maintaining classroom management and ensuring student safety while covering for absent teachers. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills along with a high school diploma.

In this role, you will foster a positive learning environment and support various grade levels, with working hours from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm throughout the school year.

Eligibility for employment includes CORI clearance and fingerprinting. Contact Principal Courtney Gosselin at [e-mail] for further inquiries.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience working with school-aged children is typically required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
• Implement lesson plans while motivating students to learn.
• Maintain classroom control and student safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

26-27 School Building Substitute

Location: Somerville Public Schools, Winter Hill Community, Somerville, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

A building substitute teacher is a consistent, school‑based professional who reports to the same building daily to cover for absent teachers, maintain classroom management, and ensure student safety. Key duties include implementing lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, supporting various grade levels, and performing additional duties such as covering lunch, prep periods, or supporting staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies.
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Maintain classroom control and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Report to office upon arrival and departure at school.
• Review lesson plans, materials, and/or instructions left by absent teacher.
• Report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or discipline problems to the school principal immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implement lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and motivating students to learn and participate.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Dismiss all students from the classroom before leaving the building.
• Comply with and support school and division regulations and policies.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: Generally requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience: Prior experience working with school‑aged children is typically required.
• Skills: Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs.
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Terms of Employment

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Work Year: 183 days, Monday‑Friday (school year calendar)
• Work Hours: 7:45 am‑2:45 pm
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Benefits: Eligible and in accordance with the SPS Non‑Union Benefits Package

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
• Fingerprints

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Courtney Gosselin, Principal
• WINTER HILL COMM. INNOVATION
• Email: [e-mail]

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.