On Call Substitute Teacher- East Providence

On Call Substitute Teacher
- East Providence

Final date to receive applications: 4 September 2026

Department: Early Head Start

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: East Providence - Willett

Reporting To: Heidi Nordmann

Compensation: $16.00 - $23.95 / hour

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking dependable and caring On-Call Substitute Teachers to support classrooms at our Willett Avenue Head Start Center in Riverside. 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.

• 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 Willett Avenue Head Start Center (Riverside)
• Pay Range: $ per hour (based on education and credentials)
• Funding: Grant-funded (Head Start & childcare revenue) through January 2027

• 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 Willett Ave 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 Willett Avenue Head Start Center in Riverside
  • 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