Substitute Teacher - Elementary

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Massachusetts is hiring Substitute Teachers who hold at least 60 college credits; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Responsibilities include managing student learning, implementing lesson plans, and ensuring the safety and welfare of students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective classroom management and communication skills. Successful applicants will contribute to a supportive educational environment. The district is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but 60 College Credits required.
• Candidates seeking a career in education are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage student learning in accordance with District goals.
• Implement lesson plans and motivate students.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

60 College Credits (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/1/2025
• Location: Fall River Public Schools

The mission of the Fall River Public Schools is to provide a quality education so that all students will attain their fullest potential and become responsible members of society. We are committed to providing quality teaching and learning in a respectful, safe, healthy, and supportive environment that links students, parents, and staff in a community of lifelong learners and capable problem solvers.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Elementary Level Per Diem Substitute Teachers

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Manage student learning in accordance with the goals of the Fall River Public School District
• Implements lesson plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Organize students for effective instruction.
• Ensures the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Complies with and supports school and District regulations and policies.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with District policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 60 College Credits (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Candidates seeking a career in education are preferred

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.