Long-term substitute Grade 5 Teacher

Pleasant View Elementary; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant View Elementary in Smithfield, Rhode Island, is seeking a long-term substitute Grade 5 teacher for the 2026-27 school year, with a start in late March 2027. The position requires Rhode Island Department of Education certification and full-time duties through the end of the school year.

The school invites qualified candidates to apply and join a community focused on student growth. Responsibilities include delivering grade-5 instruction, managing the classroom, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Must be RIDE certified.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 5 as a long-term substitute for the specified period.
• Maintain classroom instruction and discipline.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and school staff.

Education

RIDE certification

Job description

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Long-term substitute Grade 5 Teacher

Smithfield Public Schools Pleasant View Elementary - Smithfield, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5937613

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 29, 2027

Job Description

Long-term substitute Grade 5 teacher position available at Pleasant View Elementary School from March 27, 2027 through the end of the 26/27 School Year.
Must be RIDE certified. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Welcome to Pleasant View Elementary

Pleasant View Elementary School has grades kindergarten through grade five in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our faculty, staff, and administrator strive to create a joyful environment where students have unlimited opportunities for growth. The Pleasant View Elementary family, including all school stakeholders, embrace the importance of educating the whole child. We realize that our students’ academic and social emotional well-being are paramount to their holistic development. Kindness is the cornerstone of character building for each of our children. As respected writer, lecturer, and broadcaster, Dennis Prager, tells us: “Goodness is about character- honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.”Pleasant View Elementary aligns itself with our district mission: Our Promise: Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life. It is our responsibility to inspire children to be engaged, curious, problem-solvers whose empathy fosters their continued investment 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; their contributions to initiatives such as Red Ribbon Week and Walking School Bus, have underscored our belief that we are all a community of learners.We believe that every challenge can lead to opportunities and stride to ensure consistency and stability for students. We recognize our important role in the continuum of their education. Our goal is to meet every student where they are, providing the instruction and support that will enhance their growth, and our school community as a whole.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Terry Viera , Principal
• 100 Pleasant View Avenue
• Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]