Long-term substitute Grade 3 Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Smithfield, Rhode Island is seeking a long-term substitute Grade 3 Teacher available immediately until November 5, 2025, with possible extension. Candidates must hold RIDE certification and meet residency or work visa requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be RIDE certified.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Long-term substitute position until November 5, 2025, with possible extension.

Job description

Long-term substitute Grade 3 Teacher

Smithfield Public Schools Old County Road Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5413964
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Long-term substitute Grade 3 Teacher position available through November 5, 2025 (with possibility of an extension) for Old County Road Elementary School.

Must be RIDE certified.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Old County Road Elementary

Old County Road School is a kindergarten through grade five elementary school in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our faculty, staff, and administrator strive to create a joyful environment where students have a sense of belonging and significance. The Old County Road community, including all families, embraces the importance of educating the whole child. We realize that our students’ academic and social emotional well‑being are important to their healthy development as learners and members of our community. Our focus is to provide a caring, consistent, and stable environment for our students. Old County Road School is committed to our district mission and promise that “Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life.” It is our responsibility to inspire children to be engaged, curious, problem‑solvers who are invested in learning about their world. Believing that our students’ education will be enriched by partnerships, we embrace the involvement of our families and community members, such as our police and fire departments, our Parent Teacher Association, and the Smithfield YMCA. These partnerships reinforce our belief as a school that we are all a community of learners. Our school motto is “Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible” and we have adopted the approaches and strategies of Responsive Classroom to help our students practice this motto each and every day.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

1. Are you a retired Rhode Island School Employee who contributed to the RI Municipal Employee's Retirement System (MERS) or Employee's Retirement System of RI (ERSRI)?
   Yes/No
2. I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, false statements, omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Smithfield Public School District to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the District from any liability. The employer may contact any listed references on this application.
   Yes/No

Contact Information

• Amanda Confreda , Principal
• 200 Old County Road
• Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]