Hampden Meadows Building Intern

Young World Physical Education; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools is seeking a Building Intern at Hampden Meadows School in Barrington, RI. The role supports teaching and learning as a full‑time building‑based substitute, covering classes and assisting teachers with interventions and progress monitoring.

The ideal candidate holds an RI Elementary 1-6 certificate, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills, with knowledge of literacy practices and working effectively with staff and students.

Qualifications

• RI Certificate required (Elementary 1-6)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Dual Certification in elementary general and special education preferred
• Mastery of literacy practices, strategies and standards for a literacy‑rich classroom environment
• Knowledge of establishing, organizing and managing the learning environment
• Knowledge of “teacher as coach” practices
• Knowledge of services to English Language Learners
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish a cooperative working relationship with staff, principals, teachers and the central office

Responsibilities

• Cover classes for teachers absent or in professional development or meetings
• Support teachers in interventions including direct intervention, assessment and progress monitoring
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the principal

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Cooperative working relationships

Teacher as coach practices

Services to English Language Learners

Literacy practices mastery

Classroom environment management

Education

RI Certificate (Elementary 1-6)

Bachelor’s degree

Dual certification preferred (elementary general and special education)

Job description

Hampden Meadows Building Intern

Barrington Public Schools – Hampden Meadows School, Barrington, Rhode Island. Open location in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5844194

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Title: Building Intern

Location: Hampden Meadows

Qualifications

• RI Certificate required, Elementary 1-6 certification
• Preference given to candidates who hold dual certification in elementary general and special education
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Mastery of literacy practices, strategies, and standards for a literacy‑rich classroom environment
• Demonstrated knowledge in establishing, organizing and managing the learning environment
• Knowledge of “teacher as coach” practices
• Knowledge of services to English Language Learners
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish a cooperative working relationship with staff, principals, teachers and the central office

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal

To support teaching and learning at Hampden Meadows School as a full‑time member of the staff as a building‑based substitute teacher.

Performance Responsibilities

• Covering classes for teachers who are absent or released for professional development and/or team meetings
• Supporting teachers in the provision and documentation of interventions to include direct intervention, assessment, and progress monitoring
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the principal

Position Type: Full‑time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Only complete SchoolSpring application packets, including letter of intent (Cover Letter) will be considered. Please do not send paper applications.

Applicants must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education for the position for which they are applying.

Required Interview Materials

• Original Rhode Island Teacher or Administrator Certification
• Original Praxis or NTE scores
• Certified transcripts
• Original, signed professional letters of recommendation (references should be less than one year old, from persons not related to you whom you have known for at least one year)

Contact Information

• Elisabeth Ridder, Assistant Principal
• 297 New Meadow Road
• Barrington, Rhode Island 02806
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]