Short-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher

Peabody Public Schools; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Peabody Public Schools Center Elementary Pre-School in Peabody, Massachusetts seeks a Short-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher to cover for absent staff on a day-to-day basis. The role involves maintaining meaningful instruction when the regularly assigned teacher is absent and ensuring learning continues smoothly.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree; DESE License preferred; a required background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• DESE License preferred.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status.
• Superintendents discretion.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for absent classroom or assistant teacher on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain meaningful instruction to support learning outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DESE License preferred

Job description

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Short-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher

Peabody Public Schools Center Elementary Pre-School - Peabody, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5901668

Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

PEABODY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 9/30-10/30/2026

Short-Term Substitute Preschool Teacher - work day-to- day assignment to fill a position due to the absence of the regularly assigned classroom teacher or assistant teacher.Long-term Substitutes are responsible for maintaining meaningful instruction by helping students learn subject matter material and/or skills that are required for learning outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• DESE License preferred
• Superintendents discretion
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status.

Salary: See Substitute handbook under Departments-Human Resources-scroll to attachments.

First 20 days: $120 per days

21st day forward: Teacher step/scale

Peabody is a Gateway City: amidsize urban center that anchor regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our School District.

We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.

Join us!

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $120 to $613 Per Day