Day-to-Day Substitute On-Call Teachers - PreK-12

Oxford Public Schools; Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Public Schools in Oxford, MA is seeking a Day-to-Day Substitute On-Call Teacher for PreK-12 to join our substitute pool. The role requires a minimum commitment of 15–20 days per school year to remain on the Sub List and reports to the Building Principal.

You will provide meaningful instruction and classroom coverage in the absence of the regular teacher, following scheduled lesson plans and maintaining a productive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or a minimum of two years of college coursework required.
• Knowledge of the subject(s) or age group being taught and the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
• Skill-based competencies include attention to detail and accuracy; exercise of judgment in carrying out tasks with minimal guidance and direction; operating a computer; Microsoft and Google applications; and familiarity with educational software.
• Ability-based competencies include communicating effectively; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the Classroom Teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Records attendance in accordance with school procedures; ensures students are always attended to and not left without supervision.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as hall monitoring.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Judgment and independence

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Educational software familiarity

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Associate's Degree or two years of college coursework

Tools

ReadySub substitute management system

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Day-to-Day Substitute On-Call Teachers - PreK-12

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950509

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Substitute Teacher - On-call (required to work a minimum of 15-20 days per school year to remain on the Sub List)

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Building Principal, the Substitute Teacher provides meaningful instruction and classroom coverage in the absence of the regular Classroom Teacher; assists students with learning the subject matter in accordance with scheduled lesson plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the Classroom Teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Records attendance in accordance with school procedures; ensures students are always attended to and not left without supervision.
• May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as hall monitoring.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Associate's Degree or a minimum of two (2) years of college coursework required. Preference will be given to those with a college degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the subject(s) or age group being taught and the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.

Skill-based competencies include attention to detail and accuracy; exercise of judgment in carrying out tasks with minimal guidance and direction; operating a computer; Microsoft and Google applications; and familiarity with educational software.

Ability-based competencies include communicating effectively; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; comprehend printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms; and physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job is normally performed in a school classroom environment and may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The essential duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $120 to $120 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Satisfactory CORI and Fingerprint background checks.
• Completion of annual mandatory annual online training.
• Use of ReadySub substitute management system.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Helen Coffin , Executive Assistant to Superintendent
• 4 Maple Road
• Oxford, Massachusetts 01540
• Phone: [phone] x1111
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]