Long-term Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten

Melville Elementary School; Portsmouth (RI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is seeking a long-term substitute Kindergarten teacher. The role runs from January 4, 2027 to the end of the 2026-2027 school year to fill a leave of absence.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in education and current RI teaching certificate for the appropriate grade levels. This is a part-time position under the Portsmouth School Department with duties including planning lessons, supervising students, and collaborating with staff.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificate in the appropriate subject area and level.
• Early Childhood PK-3 or Elementary Grades K-6 certification is required.

Aufgaben

• Creates a classroom environment that engages students and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction aligned with standards.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in education

Jobbeschreibung

Long-term Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten

Portsmouth School Department Melville Elementary School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Open in Google Maps

Long-term Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten. Portsmouth School Department Melville Elementary School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5973441

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Long-term Subsitute Teacher - Kindergarten needed from approximately Jan. 4, 2027 through the end of the 2026-2027 school year only to fill a leave of absence.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N / A

(SUMMARY) JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Education Training and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

Certificate / License Required

Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education. Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificates in the appropriate subject area and level. Early Childhood PK-3 or Elementary Grades K-6 Certificate is required. Additional certification in Grades K-8, Special Education, and/or Reading Specialist is not required, but considered optional.

Duty and Responsibilities

1. Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
2. Participates in and implements district and school-based professional development activities
3. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate in alignment with appropriate State and local standards
4. Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as workshop model, discussions and demonstrations
5. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
6. Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
7. Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community
8. Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly
9. Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments
10. Establishes and maintains standards of students behavior needed to achieve a positive learning environment in the classroom
11. Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility
12. Works collaboratively with peers at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students
13. Performs other duties as designated by the building administrator

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone
2. Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand
3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper
4. Detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and to observe students
5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints
6. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment
7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events
8. Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations
9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
10. Move and transport moderately heavy objects

Terms of Employment

181 day school year (prorated from start date)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment may be loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

Minimum Qualifications Standards

1. Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, Web applications, and industry-specific technology.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Portsmouth School Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes they may need reasonable accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources.
Information pertaining to Title IX and how to file a report, including the Title IX Coordinator contact information and the PSD Title IX Policy, can be found on our website.

About Portsmouth School Department

The Portsmouth School Department (PSD) comprises four (4) schools that serve approximately 2200 students and an administration building. Portsmouth High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school, Portsmouth Middle School 5-8, Hathaway Elementary School K-4 and Melville Elementary School PreK-4. PSD employs approximately 340 staff members including teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and support staff including clerks, maintenance, custodians and paraprofessionals.

About the Town of Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a scenic town in Newport County, Rhode Island and is the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence. Portsmouth boasts a total area of 59.3 square miles, of which 23.2 square miles is land, including 4,000 acres of farmland and 36.1 square miles is water and 56 miles of coastline. Most of its land area lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with Middletown and Newport. In addition, Portsmouth encompasses some smaller islands, including Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island and Hog Island. With a population of 17,349 (2010 U.S. Census), the town has one of the most progressive farm preservation programs in New England. The local economy thrives on its boating industry including its five (5) marinas.Portsmouth is centrally located on the eastern seaboard between the major metropolitan areas of New York and Boston. Situated close to interstate highways, I‑95, I‑195, and 24, Portsmouth remains easily accessible to the rest of the northeast. Portsmouth is located 4 miles north of historic Newport, 22 miles east of Providence, 10 miles south of Fall River, 65 miles west of Cape Cod, 70 miles south of Boston, and 210 miles east of New York City.

Job Requirements

• Application Requirements
  Cover Letter
  Resume
  Complete Transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions
  A Minimum of three current references (letters uploaded with SchoolSpring application)
  A copy of applicable RI certificate
  BCI in accordance with RIGL
  Only complete applications will be considered
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Danielle Laurie
• 1351 West Main Road
• Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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