SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 2026-2027 School Year

Smithfield; Smithfield, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithfield Public Schools is seeking substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are on an as-needed basis with a maximum of 28 hours per week, and compensation ranges from $130 to $140 per day depending on qualifications. Applicants should have an Associates or Bachelors degree or RI Department of Education certification.

Submit transcripts or RI certification as applicable. Applications require a complete resume and submission of required forms; contact the district for

Qualifications

• Substitute teaching positions require one of the following credentials.

Responsibilities

• Fill in as substitute teacher as needed within the district.
• Comply with district requirements and submit required documents when applying.

Education

Associates degree

Bachelors degree

RI Department of Education certification

Job description

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5844323

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute teacher positions available with the Smithfield Public Schools

Positions are available on an as needed basis. Applicants can work as many or as few days as positions allow and depending upon job availability as needed within the district, with a maximum of 28 hours.

Official College transcripts are required indicating degree conferred or if candidates are RIDE certified, please submit a valid RI Department of Education Certification

Please be sure you have submitted a complete current resume and submit your college transcripts (only submit college transcripts if you are not RI Department of Education certified). A copy of the official transcripts are acceptable, with degree conferred officially transcribed on the transcripts.

Salary:

RI Department of Education Certified Teachers $140 per day

College Degree $130 per day

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $130 to $140 Per Day

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Welcome to Smithfield Public Schools

Smithfield is a suburb located 10 miles northwest of Providence. Smithfield Public Schools serves over 2,200 students in Pre K-12 in 5 schools: Smithfield High School, Gallagher Middle School, and 3 elementary schools.Our promise:Every student will be prepared for continued learning, career, and life.

Job Requirements

• Substitute teacher positions require ONE of the following:
  - Associates degree
  OR
  - Bachelors degree
  OR
  - RI Department of Education certification
• APPLICANTS:
  ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY OUR OFFICE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO PROCEED TO SUBMIT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE LOCATED AT 49 FARNUM PIKE SMITHFIELD, RI 02917 THE FOLLOWING:
  forms cannot be emailed.
• New substitute checklist of forms
• Printed current resume
• Printed & completed Federal W4 form that can be located at https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4
• Printed & completed RI W-4 form that can be located at https://tax.ri.gov/forms/business-tax-forms/withholding-tax-forms
• Printed Federal I9 form that can be located at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-9.pdf NOTE: 2 FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION ARE REQUIRED to be submitted with the I9 form. Please see page 2 of the list of acceptable documents on the I9 form to avoid a delay of processing your application!
• Direct Deposit form (will be provided to you by the district)
• NOTE: After you have applied on SchoolSpring, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO drop off the forms as indicated above to 49 Farnum Pike Smithfield anytime between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• Our office will process the applications in the order in which they have been received.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Smithfield Public Schools
• 49 Farnum Pike
• Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
• Phone: [phone]