Share Salary Not Available Position range in Rhode Island $39k - $53k Per Year Substitute Teacher Westerly Public Schools

Occupation:

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Location:

Westerly, RI - 02891

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

06/25/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

SchoolSpring

Web Site:

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Did you know:

• You don't need a formal teaching degree to make a massive difference in a child's education?
• In Rhode Island, anyone with just two years of college experience can step into the classroom as a substitute teacher!
• Whether you are currently unemployed, underemployed, looking for a meaningful career pivot, or a college student taking a gap year, substitute teaching offers an unmatched opportunity to build your resume while working on your own terms.

Why You'll Love This Role:

Ultimate Flexibility:

Choose the days you want to work and the schools that fit your commute. Perfect for balancing family life, higher education, or side passions.

Gain Marketable Skills:

Build leadership, public speaking, communication, and conflict-resolution skills that look incredible on any resume.

Community Impact:

Directly support local students and teachers when they need it most.

Compensation:

• Per Diem Substitute Teacher
• $125.00 per day the first year worked
• After 100 days worked within 1 school year, increase pay based on the below salary schedule
• Maximum pay is $150 per day which can be reached as early as the 4th year worked
• Start each school year earning the last earned rate of pay
• Long Term Substitute Teacher & Per Diem RI Certified/Retired Substitute Teacher
• $150 per day the first year worked
• After 100 days worked within 1 school year, increase pay based

Job Summary:

• Provide support to the educational process with specific focus on instructional and mentoring practices.

This includes maintaining a positive learning environment, where all students are encouraged to participate, ask questions and generally receive the individual attention they deserve to effectively learn the material in a lesson plan.

Responsibilities:

• Manage student learning in accordance with the goals of the District.
• Implement 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.
• Ensure the adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Comply with and support 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.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with District policies and practices.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Education:

• Completed at least two years of higher education (minimum 60 college credits) or
• Hold an Associate degree or
• Hold a Bachelor's degree (in any major!

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