Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking a Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Cambridge, MA. The position involves teaching across age ranges, following provided lesson plans, and maintaining an orderly, engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities include covering classes, arriving punctually, and supporting instruction with available lesson plans. Candidates must pass CORI/SORI and CHRI background checks; a Bachelor’s degree is required, with licensure or education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with children or young adults preferred.
• Ability to use technology tools (Google Docs/Slides) to support instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor, punctuality, reliability, organization and flexibility.
• Willingness to cover diverse assignments and pass CORI/SORI and CHRI checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of age levels and subjects according to lesson plans.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Arrive on time and supervise classes as assigned.
• Attend events and perform duties as needed outside classroom time.
• Cover for regular teachers when absent and adapt to various school locations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Punctual

Reliable

Organized

Flexible

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Education degree or teacher licensure (preferred)

Tools

Google Docs

Slides

Chromebooks

Job description

Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900371

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position:

Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher

Salary:

The daily rate is $203.12 for non-DESE-certified individuals. For those who currently possess an active MA DESE license, the daily rate is $209.21

The Opportunity:

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking day-to-day substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to provide coverage for expected and unexpected absences.

Job Summary:

Primary responsibilities include teaching in a range of age levels and subject areas and providing a consistent and optimal learning environment by following the lesson plans. Additional responsibilities include covering duties and attending events outside the classroom as needed. Substitute teachers are a vital part of the CPS educational team, covering classes and providing instruction and supervision for students when their regular teacher is absent. As a substitute teacher, you are responsible for implementing lesson plans left by the teacher, reliably arriving on time to supervise and instruct the classes you are signed up to cover, following available lesson plans, attending to routine classroom tasks and established schedules, maintaining an orderly classroom environment conducive to student learning, and performing other duties as assigned. Substitute teaching can be an ideal employment situation for those who enjoy working with diverse children and adults in an educational setting and seek flexibility in work schedule and assignments. This is a Day-to-day role on an intermittent basis.

Responsibilities:

A variety of substitute teacher assignments are typically available district-wide on any given school day. These include working with our youngest elementary students (Gr. PreK-5), those in our Gr. 6-8 upper schools, and Gr. 9-12 high school classes. Assignments include traditional general classroom coverage as well as specialized areas such as special education, physical education, world languages, English, science, math, the arts, and vocational/technical classes ranging from carpentry to business to biotechnology.

As a CPS substitute teacher, you can review and select from available daily assignments using the CPS Red Rover platform, available via the web and/or app.

Skills and Competencies:

Substitute teachers must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of previous experience working with children or young adults in educational, recreational, counseling, or other supportive roles. The successful candidate will be expected to confidently utilize technology tools commonly used across the district, including Google Docs, Slides, Chromebooks, and other digital media, to effectively support instruction across grade levels Knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and child development, and one or more years of K-12 classroom, substitute, paraprofessional, or practicum/internship experience preferred. A degree in education or teacher licensure is a plus. Substitute teachers must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. They must be professional in demeanor and appearance, punctual, reliable, organized, and flexible. Additionally, they should be capable and interested in working on a variety of assignments and at different school locations on a regular basis. Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) and Sexual Offender (SORI) background checks and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI). Preference in hiring is given to applicants who can commit to accepting available substitute teacher assignments on a daily basis. Training may be made available.

Terms of Employment: Day-to-day on an intermittent basis.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.

About Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city and a central hub and driver of the nation’s innovation economy. Educating approximately 7,000 students from JK to 12, the Cambridge Public Schools feature an award-winning faculty, cutting-edge technology, and innovative programs. With 12 elementary schools, 4 upper schools, and a comprehensive high school, Cambridge Rindge and Latin, CPS features small class sizes and extensive educational resources to support students. While each of our public schools is unique, they share a common vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning, along with personalized support and guidance.

With a staff of over 1,700 teachers, professionals, administrators, and support staff serving approximately 7,000 students in grades Pre-K through 12 in 17 schools, Cambridge Public Schools is a well-resourced, well-supported, and strongly positioned urban public school district from financial, educational, community, and civic perspectives.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $203.12 to $209.21 Cambridge Education Association Unit D Salary

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Instructional Support > Permanent Substitute
• Substitute > Substitute
• Substitute > Substitute: Library/Media Center Specialist
• Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional
• Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]

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