Substitute Teachers

Young World Physical Education; Giffords Corner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Westport Community Schools in Westport, MA is seeking Substitute Teachers to support the 2026/2027 school year. This temporary, on-call role requires flexibility to cover daily assignments across elementary to high school levels.

Starting pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with orientation sessions offered and duties include maintaining routines, supervising students, and following site plans under the principal's guidance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews with the principal or lead teacher all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains routines and procedures of the school, classroom, or the student(s) to which he/she is assigned.
• Oversees student personal behavior in class, lunch, and recess periods.
• Performs reasonable professional tasks as requested by the Principal.

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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Substitute Teachers

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868507

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 04, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 3, 2026

Job Description

Substitute Teachers are needed at Westport Community Schools for the 2026/2027 School Year.

ORIENTATION SESSION OFFERING ON DATES LISTED BELOW:

• Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
  Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00pm
  Location: Westport Middle-High School Auditorium - 400 Old County Rd., Westport, MA 02790
• Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
  Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
  Location: Westport Middle-High School Auditorium - 400 Old County Rd., Westport, MA 02790
• Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
  Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
  Location: Westport Middle-High School Auditorium - 400 Old County Rd., Westport, MA 02790

Please visit our website for further substitute information at: https://www.westportschools.org/about/departments/human-resources/substitutes

Westport is a small coastal community located on the South Coast of Massachusetts.

Community Schools located in Westport:

• Macomber School - Grades PreK-K
• Westport Elementary School - Grades 1-4
• Westport Middle-High School - Middle School Grades 5-8 & High School Grades 9-12

JOB GOAL: To enable each child to pursue his/her education as smoothly and completely as possible.

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews with the principal or lead teacher all plans and schedules to be followed during the teaching day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school, classroom, or the student(s) to which he/she is assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing student personal behavior in class and during lunch and recess periods.
• Performs reasonable professional tasks or duties as may be requested by the Principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary employment on as-needed basis. Daily pay rate set by Westport School Committee.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $18 to $20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to Westport Community Schools

Westport Community Schools is a small public school district located in Westport, Massachusetts. Located in southeastern Massachusetts, Westport is a small rural farming community that is also well known for its beaches. There are four schools in the district, dedicated to educating approximately 1850 students. For more information, please visit www.westportschools.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Westport Community Schools to maintain a learningand working environment that is free from harassment, violence ordiscrimination based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion,national origin, sex/gender, marital status, homelessness, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, family care leavestatus, pregnancy or any condition related to pregnancy, or military/veteranstatus.

*All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.*

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 17 Main Road
• Westport, Massachusetts 02790
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]