Impactful Full-Time Elementary Building Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Holliston (MA); On-site; USD 22,342 - 29,317; Full time

Job summary

Holliston Public Schools in Holliston, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Permanent Building Substitute at Placentino Elementary. This benefits-eligible role covers multiple classrooms during the school day, with instructional hours from 7:40 am to 2:15 pm, starting Aug 24, 2026.

The incumbent will maintain classroom routines, deliver lessons per the substitute folder, and supervise students, reporting to the principal.

Qualifications

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure in assigned grade/subject by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education is not required but strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years college education required. Bachelor's Degree considered a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults.
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.
• Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• An unrelenting focus on student success, safety and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the building principal/school secretary upon arrival at the school building for daily assignment and reviews plans and schedules to be followed.
• Follows all policies, rules and procedures to which educators are subject, and which good teaching practices dictate.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which they are assigned.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Develops and maintains a positive learning environment.
• Teaches the lesson as outlined in the educator's substitute folder, and consults with the department leader before initiating any teaching or other procedure not specified in the educator's substitute folder.
• Comfortable using various types of technology including but not limited to the Google suite, academic platforms, projectors, and video conferencing.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration.
• Performs any other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Principal or designee may from time to time assign.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Student-focused

Teamwork

Education

Two years college education

Bachelor's degree considered

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Holliston Public Schools in Holliston, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Permanent Building Substitute at Placentino Elementary. This benefits-eligible role covers multiple classrooms during the school day, with instructional hours from 7:40 am to 2:15 pm, starting Aug 24, 2026.

The incumbent will maintain classroom routines, deliver lessons per the substitute folder, and supervise students, reporting to the principal.