Building Based Substitute Teacher (7:30 AM - 2:30 PM) - 7474

Hayden McFadden Elementary School

New Bedford (MA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 32,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

2 sick days per year

Medical insurance

Job summary

Hayden McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Building Based Substitute Teacher to cover classrooms from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The role focuses on maintaining a positive learning environment and delivering instruction when the regular teacher is absent.

The candidate will implement district-aligned lesson plans, supervise students, and support diverse learners while following school policies.

Qualifications

Minimum of 60 college credits or a relevant degree is preferred.
Experience working with children is required or highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of technology and digital collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

Provides students with a positive learning environment to support their growth.
Delivers instruction and implements lesson plans aligned with district goals.
Supervise students in school settings and follow school policies.
Communicates with students, staff, and families; maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with children

Technology skills

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Education

60 college credits

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Video Conferencing

Google Workspace

Job description

Building Based Substitute Teacher (7:30 AM - 2:30 PM) - 7474

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This job is also posted in New Bedford Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5946399 Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

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