Building-Based Substitute Teacher $150.00 per day (School Year 2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education

New Bedford (MA)

On-site

USD 27,675 - 30,442

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

2 Sick Days per school year

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Building-Based Substitute Teacher for the school year 2026-2027 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The role requires a commitment to an inclusive curriculum, with duties including providing instruction, managing classrooms, and adapting teaching methods to support diverse learners. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree and experience with children are preferred. The position offers a competitive daily rate and various benefits. Interested individuals should apply promptly, as the position remains open until filled.

Qualifications

Minimum of 60 college credits required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working with children.
Strong knowledge of technology including MS Office and educational software.

Responsibilities

Provide a positive learning environment for students.
Deliver instruction based on the District's goals.
Communicate with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong knowledge of technology (MS Office, Google)

Oral and written communication skills

Cultural competency

Education

Minimum of 60 college credits

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Building-Based Substitute Teacher $150.00 per day (School Year 2026-2027)

John B. Devalles Elementary School, New Bedford, Massachusetts

Job ID: 5715447

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

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.

Objective

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.

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
Supervises 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 to Administration immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible
Reports in writing on the day's activities at the conclusion of each teaching day
Participates in all District provided Professional Development
Maintains 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

Terms of Employment

Rate: (licensed under Department of Elementary & Secondary Education) $165/day = $23.47/hour. (unlicensed) $150/day = $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: 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

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