Pell Head Teacher

Pell Elementary School; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 540 - 660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Pell Head Teacher position at Pell Elementary School in Newport, RI, seeks an experienced elementary educator to lead classrooms for the 2026/27 school year.

Two full-time roles, one-year assignment; stipend of $600. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree plus 30 credits and at least five years' teaching experience.

Responsibilities include supervising students at arrival/dismissal, during assemblies, and assisting administration in decision-making when needed; LEA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of successful experience as an elementary teacher.
• Assigned full-time to Pell Elementary School.
• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree plus 30 credits.
• Demonstrates ability to perform the responsibilities listed below as evidenced by previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of students arriving and at dismissal of school, including supervision of bus and playground students.
• Assists in the supervision of assemblies and special programs in the absence of administration.
• Accepts responsibility for administrative decision-making during the absence of the administration.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Local Education Agency (LEA) experience preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 30 credits

Five years elementary teaching experience

Job description

Newport Public School District Pell Elementary School - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Pell Head Teacher

Newport Public School District Pell Elementary School - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newport Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5916138

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION:Pell Head Teacher (2 positions)

LOCATION:Pell Elementary

REPORTS TO:Pell Administration

SCHOOL YEAR:2026/27 (ONE YEAR ONLY)

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• At least five (5) years of successful experience as an
• elementary teacher.
• Assigned full-time to Pell Elementary School
• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree plus 30 credits
• Demonstrates ability to perform the responsibilities listed below as evidenced by previous experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the supervision of students arriving and at dismissal of school, including supervision of bus and playground students.
• Assists in the supervision of assemblies and special programs in the absence of administration.
• Accepts responsibility for administrative decision-making during the absence of the administration.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Local Education Agency (LEA) experience preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: $600.00stipend

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Traci Westman , Principal
• Pell Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]