Guest teacher - Building Based Substitute (Sullivan)

Young World Physical Education; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Holyoke Public Schools is seeking a guest teacher to serve as a building-based substitute at Sullivan Middle in Holyoke, MA. This role supports the regular teacher in the classroom by implementing planned instruction and maintaining classroom routines.

The position requires at least 60 college credits, a willingness to work a minimum of three days per week, and strong communication with parents. Bilingual Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to support diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 60 college credits.
• Must be willing to work a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Communication skills with parents.
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged.
• Experience in urban setting and with diverse student populations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data.

Responsibilities

• Be flexible in order to meet the school administration’s needs and readily adapt to the needs of the classroom.
• Arrive 20 minutes early to review materials and prepare before students arrive.
• Implement lesson plans and instructions left by the absent teacher.
• Engage all students through interactive teaching methods to maintain progress.
• Organize students and classroom for effective instruction.
• Complete a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher at the end of each assignment.
• Return all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper location at the end of the day.
• Report incidents to the appropriate authority immediately and follow school policies.

Skills

Communication with parents

Urban teaching experience

Bilingual Spanish

Teamwork

Student data interpretation

Education

60 college credits

Job description

Guest teacher - Building Based Substitute (Sullivan)

Holyoke Public Schools SULLIVAN MIDDLE - Holyoke, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5871043

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Be flexible in order to meet the school administration’s needs and readily adapt to the needs of the classroom.
• Arrive 20 minutes early to review all materials and make sure you’re prepared before the students arrive in the classroom.
• Reports to the main office upon arrival at school.
• Create and enforce structured discipline and classroom control.
• Establish a safe and positive environment for all students and staff members.
• Assume responsibility overseeing student behavior in the classroom and surrounding areas in order to assure health, welfare,and safety of all students.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Honor the teacher and school policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Report all incidences of students, including injuries, accidents, illnesses, and behavioral problems to the appropriate authorityimmediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Implement lesson plans and instructions left by the absent teacher.
• Utilize all academic class time to continue the students’ learning progress.
• Engage all students in lesson through interactive, effective teaching methods to maintain progress in the teaching curricula.
• Organize students and classroom for effective instruction.
• Complete a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular classroom teacher at the end of every assignment.
• Return all instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper location at the end of the day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 60 college credits.
• Must be willing to work a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Communication Skills with parents
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
• Experience working in an urban setting, preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations, preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $145 to $250 PT10

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

Holyoke Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national Origin, ancestry, age, sex, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rue Ratray
• Email: [e-mail]