Building Substitute - Happy Hollow

Happy Hollow Elementary School; Wayland (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

403(b)

Dependent Care Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension plan

Job summary

Wayland Public Schools is seeking a Building Substitute for Happy Hollow Elementary School in Wayland, MA. The role covers classrooms across elementary grades, implements lesson plans, and maintains a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (bachelor’s preferred), and experience with elementary students is highly valued; MA licensure and SEI endorsement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience with elementary-aged children is highly preferred; experience leading a classroom and implementing lesson plans is strongly preferred.
• Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professionalism: Strong communication, collaboration, classroom management, and organizational skills; patient and positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage across grade levels as needed throughout the day.
• Implement teacher-developed lesson plans and instructional activities.
• Establish and maintain a positive, safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Follow school policies and student support plans.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Massachusetts educator licensure preferred

SEI Endorsement preferred

Job description

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Building Substitute - Happy Hollow

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Job Details

Job ID: 5974711
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Title: Building Substitute

Position Summary: Wayland Public Schools is seeking a dedicated, flexible, and nurturing Building Substitute to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students across all elementary grade levels. The Building Substitute provides classroom coverage throughout the school as needed, implements teacher-developed lesson plans, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Provide classroom coverage across grade levels and instructional settings as needed throughout the school day.
• Implement teacher-developed lesson plans and instructional activities to support student learning and maintain instructional continuity.
• Establish and maintain a positive, safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students with a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Follow established classroom routines, school policies, and student support plans.
• Build positive relationships with students and foster a sense of belonging, respect, and engagement.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and school administrators to support student success.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of students throughout the school day, including during transitions and other assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and professionalism when responding to changing classroom assignments and school needs.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with elementary-aged children is highly preferred. Experience leading a classroom, implementing lesson plans, and supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs is strongly preferred.
• Cultural Competency: Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professionalism: Strong communication, collaboration, classroom management, and organizational skills, along with the flexibility, patience, and positive disposition necessary to serve as a role model for students.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced Degree: Not required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• DESE Licensure: Massachusetts educator licensure preferred.
• SEI Endorsement: Evidence of Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement preferred.

Work Schedule and Compensation:

• Hours: Full school day, based on the school’s established schedule.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Based on the school’s established schedule.
• Wednesday: Based on the school’s established schedule.
• Salary:$26.62-$33.29 depending on experience.

Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include:

• health
• employer sponsored Health Savings Account
• dental
• vision
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• 403(b)
• Dependent Care Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• participation in retirement pension boards

WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition.

Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

WPS is proudly a member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and equitable educational community.

WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Webb , Human Resources
• PO Box 408
• Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]