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On Call Substitute Teacher- Newport

$16 - $23.95 per hour

East Bay Head Start

Job Description

Job Description

Description

About the Role

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking dependable and caring On-Call Substitute Teachers to support classrooms at our Newport (Chafee) Head Start Center. This role is essential to maintaining safe staff-to-child ratios, classroom continuity, and a calm, nurturing learning environment when regular teaching staff are out.


On-Call Substitute Teachers are scheduled as needed and may receive same-day or short-notice assignments. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in early childhood education, Head Start, or community-based work, with potential pathways into more regular roles.

Position Details

  • Status: Part-time, On-Call / Per Diem
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, variable shifts between approximately 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • Location: In-person at the Chafee Head Start Center (Newport)
  • Pay Range: $16.00–$23.95 per hour (based on education and credentials)
  • Funding: Grant-funded (Head Start & childcare revenue) through January 2027

Why Join EBCAP?

  • Support children’s learning and well-being during critical early years
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high-quality Head Start program
  • Join a mission-driven organization committed to equity and community impact
  • Build experience that may lead to regular or full-time opportunities
Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Follow daily lesson plans and classroom routines prepared by permanent teaching staff
  • Provide continuous supervision of children during classroom activities, meals, rest periods, toileting, and outdoor play
  • Support children using established positive behavior guidance strategies
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
  • Assist with family-style meal service and daily transitions
  • Greet families and communicate basic information at arrival and departure, following staff guidance
  • Complete assigned cleaning and sanitizing tasks
  • Report safety concerns, incidents, or policy issues promptly to the Education Coordinator
  • Attend required trainings and remain current on program expectations
  • Remain flexible and responsive to on-call staffing needs at the Chafee site
Qualifications

Who Thrives in This Role

Successful substitutes at EBCAP are people who:

  • Are attentive, calm, and genuinely enjoy working with young children
  • Notice needs and step in appropriately without always being directed
  • Follow guidance well and work collaboratively with classroom teams
  • Show up reliably, on time, and ready to help
  • Value professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork

We hire for heart, judgment, and reliability, and provide training for the technical aspects.


Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; or
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or
  • High school diploma/GED with early childhood coursework or relevant experience; or
  • RI Department of Education Teacher Assistant Training certificate

Additional requirements:

  • Ability to work variable, intermittent on-call hours (some weeks may have no shifts)
  • Reliable transportation to the Chafee Head Start Center in Newport
  • Ability to take direction from teaching staff and adapt quickly to different classrooms
  • Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with young children in any setting
  • Familiarity with Head Start or licensed childcare programs
  • Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, or Cape Verdean Creole strongly valued)
  • Current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certification

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