Building Based Substitute Teacher - Congdon Elementary

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

2 Sick Days per school year

All District benefits such as Medical

Job summary

New Bedford Public Schools in New Bedford, MA, is seeking a Building Based Substitute Teacher for Congdon Elementary to keep learning moving when a teacher is absent. The role emphasizes inclusive instruction, classroom management, and collaboration with staff and families.

Starting Aug 26, 2026, the position requires 60 college credits and a passion for diverse learners; Massachusetts teaching certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 college credits; 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.

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 Administration immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Reports in writing on the days 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.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Oral and written communication

Experience with children

Education

60 college credits

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate preferred

Tools

MS Office

Video conferencing

Google Workspace

Education software

Job description

Building Based Substitute Teacher - Congdon Elementary

James B. Congdon Elementary School, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5827776
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 11, 2026
• Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time

Job 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.
• 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 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 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.

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: 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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Kleidy Oliveira
• Paul Rodrigues Administration Building
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
• Phone: [phone] ext. 14351
• Email: [e-mail]

This description may change at any time.