Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Join our team for the 2025–2026 school year!

Date posted: October 7, 2025

Pay: $16.00–$19.00 per hour

Availability: Monday–Friday

Job description:

Afterschool Childcare Substitute Teachers are our go-to staff when we need extra hands on deck! When called in, our staff will actively participate in our After School Club program. Substitute teachers have the right of first refusal when regularly scheduled positions arise, or we are in need of additional staff for our Camp offerings (i.e., Vacation Camp and Summer Camp).

Our After School Club serves the elementary-age students, grades K-6, of our partnering school, Wilbur McMahon. Our staff's goal is to ensure children's needs are being met, whether that be through homework help, playing games, or serving food during snack time.

This position will also have the opportunity to work at additional children’s events and activities, including but not limited to: Children’s Movie Night (monthly), Fun for the Family events (monthly), the Easter Spree (annually), our Memorial Day Celebration (annually), as well as other seasonal events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advocate for the mission of the organization and uphold the agency’s values

• Ensure children’s basic needs are being met, including implementing food safety measures and administering basic first aid

• Assist children with homework and tutoring

• Assist children with activities and programming

• Redirect children's behavior where and when appropriate

• Ensure mandated reporting requirements are met per law (RIGL §40-11-3)

• Maintain positive communication with families and the Wilbur McMahon School staff and Administration

• Assist with the opening and closing of the childcare facility, including real time maintenance and cleaning as appropriate

Requirements:

• Successfully pass all screening requirements of the Department of Human Services including comprehensive background checks

• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities

• Upbeat, positive demeanor and attitude

• High level of proficiency in Google Suite or willingness to learn.

Preferred:

• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications (Training available by request)

• Experience working with children ages 5 through 12

• Experience with classroom management, content creation, and lesson planning

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Benefits: Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

• Afternoon shift

• After school

• Monday to Friday

• On call

Work Location: In person