On-Call Substitute Teacher — Head Start

Job overview

The On-Call Substitute Teacher — Head Start role is in person at the Willett Avenue Head Start Center in Riverside, RI. Pay is $16.00–$23.95 per hour, based on education and credentials. The role supports classroom continuity and safe staff-to-child ratios when regular teaching staff are absent. The substitute follows prepared lesson plans and classroom routines, supervises children, and helps maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment. The position provides intermittent classroom coverage and may offer a pathway to more regular roles.

What you'll do

• Follow daily lesson plans and classroom routines
• supervise children during activities, meals, rest, toileting, and outdoor play
• use established positive behavior guidance
• maintain a safe, clean classroom
• assist with meals and transitions
• communicate basic information to families under staff guidance
• complete cleaning and sanitizing tasks
• report safety concerns and attend required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

on-call substitute teacher

head start

riverside ri

east bay community action program

part-time

per diem

monday–friday

7:00 am–5:00 pm variable shifts

early childhood education

classroom supervision

child development associate

$16.00–$23.95 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hands-on experience in a Head Start program
• potential pathways into more regular roles. The posting describes the position as grant-funded through January 2027.

Why this role

Part-time, on-call/per diem assignments scheduled as needed, sometimes same-day or at short notice; Monday–Friday variable shifts approximately 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. Applicants must meet one of the listed education or credential pathways. Some weeks may have no shifts.

About the employer

East Bay Community Action Program is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.