Daily Substitutes: PK–12 Teachers & Teaching Assistants

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Public Schools is seeking dependable Daily Substitute Teachers and Teaching Assistants to support classrooms across grades PreK-12. Positions available across Nantucket Elementary School, Cyrus Peirce Middle School, Nantucket High School and Nantucket Intermediate School.

Substitutes follow lesson plans to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma; higher degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• Experience with children or adolescents in educational settings preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and written/verbal instructions.
• Dependability and flexibility for daily or short-notice assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction based on lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
• Manage and supervise students in a respectful, supportive classroom environment.
• Provide coverage across grade levels and subject areas as assigned.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times, including hallways, lunch, recess, and study periods.
• Enforce and uphold district and school policies, routines, and safety procedures.
• Provide instructional and classroom support under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with small group or one-on-one instruction.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, or other assigned duties.
• Assist with classroom organization and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Following instructions

Dependability

Flexibility

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Daily Substitutes: PK-12 Teachers & Teaching Assistants

• Nantucket Elementary School - Nantucket, Massachusetts
• Cyrus Peirce Middle School - Nantucket, Massachusetts
• Nantucket High School - Nantucket, Massachusetts
• Nantucket Intermediate School - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Job ID: 5953506
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 28, 2027

Job Description

NANTUCKET PUBLIC SCHOOL

Job Title: Daily Substitute Teachers and Teaching Assistants (PK-12)

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Summary Nantucket Public Schools is seeking dependable and flexible Daily Substitute Teachers and Teaching Assistants to support classrooms across grades PreK-12. Substitutes play a vital role in maintaining continuity of instruction and ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment when regular staff are absent. This position requires adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to follow classroom routines and lesson plans at various grade levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Substitute Teachers

• Deliver instruction based on lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
• Manage and supervise students in a respectful, supportive classroom environment.
• Provide coverage across grade levels and subject areas as assigned.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times, including hallways, lunch, recess, and study periods.
• Enforce and uphold district and school policies, routines, and safety procedures.

Substitute Teaching Assistants

• Provide instructional and classroom support under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with small group or one-on-one instruction.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, or other assigned duties.
• Assist with classroom organization and management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or youth settings strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including lesson plans.
• Dependability, flexibility, and professionalism in responding to daily or short-notice assignments.

Licensure and Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Substitute License or eligibility to obtain (for Substitute Teachers).
• Successful completion of CORI and SAFIS/CHRI background checks.
• Compliance with all district hiring requirements and trainings.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $180 to $180 Per Day

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Welcome to Nantucket Elementary School, Cyrus Peirce Middle School, Nantucket High School, Nantucket Intermediate School

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Job Requirements

• Compensation Daily Rate: $180
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Eillen Taveras , HR Specialist
• 10 Surfside Road
• Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
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