Building Based Substitute Teacher

Alfred J Gomes Elementary School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

2 sick days per school year

Medical insurance

Job summary

Alfred J Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking a Building Based Substitute Teacher to support students in the absence of a classroom teacher. The role emphasizes inclusive practices and maintaining classroom routines.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, supervising students, using district-approved methods, and communicating with staff and families. A minimum of 60 college credits and a valid MA teaching certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits required, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong knowledge of technology including MS Office, video conferencing, Teams, Google and education software.
• Promotes cultural competency through building positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides students with a positive learning environment to support intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
• Delivers instruction and implements lesson plans aligned with district goals.
• Supervise students in school-related settings.
• Maintain routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
• Support students in whole class, small group, and individual settings.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Cultural competency

Professional appearance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred

60 college credits

Tools

MS Office

Video Conferencing

Teams

Google

Education software

Job description

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Building Based Substitute Teacher

This job is also posted in New Bedford Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5876523
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

Building Based Substitute Teacher

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Summary:

• The Building Based Substitute Teacher will work to enable each student to pursue their education by providing instruction and appropriately managing the classroom environment in the absence of the assigned classroom teacher. We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Responsibilities

• Provides students with a positive learning environment to support their intellectual, social, and emotional growth and development
• Delivers instruction and implements lesson plans in line with District’s goals to ensure success for all students
• Supervise students in school related settings
• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Supports students in whole class, small group and individual settings using various teaching methods
• Adapts instruction delivery to best meet the needs of all students
• Communicates with students, staff, and families
• Follows and supports all District and school policies, rules, and procedures.
• Meets with the appropriate Administrator and becomes orientated to school policies and procedures such as attendance, discipline, schedules, emergency evacuation and incident response.
• Supervises students to ensure their safety and welfare.
• Reports any student related injury, accident, illness, discipline problem Administration immediately or as soon as is reasonably.
• Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day.
• Participates in all District provided Professional Development
• Maintains the confidentiality of the position including all student and school personnel information.
• Other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits required, Bachelor's degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong knowledge of technology including but not limited to MS Office, Video Conferencing, Teams, Google, Shared platforms, and education specific software.
• Promotes an environment of cultural competency through the building of positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Those pursuing a career in education preferred.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains appropriate dress and a professional appearance.
• Candidates that are DESE license certified will receive an additional daily rate differential based on school assignment
• Candidates that are DESE license certified will receive an additional daily rate differential based on school assignment

Terms of Employment

• Rate: Licensed under Department of Elementary & Secondary Education =$23.47/hour. Not licensed = $21.43/hour
• Reports to: School Principal or Designee
• Benefits: Paid Holidays, 2 Sick Days per school year, All District sponsored benefits such as Medical Insurance
• Physical Demands: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing) Frequent moving about classroom, bending, squatting, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds. May need to assist students with personal care such as feeding and diapering

This description may change at any time

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Substitute > Substitute
• Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Martin Quirk , School Prinicpal
• Alfred J Gomes Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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