Building- Substitute Teacher

Building-Based Substitute Teacher (3173)

Natick Public Schools – Bennett‑Hemenway Elementary School, Natick, Massachusetts.

Job : 5712422

Final date to receive applications: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Position Title: Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Location: Bennett‑Hemenway Elementary School, Natick, Massachusetts

Reports To: Principal

Work Days/FTE: Daily, 1.0 FTE

Salary/Benefits: Salary and benefits per the Non‑Rep salary schedule as established by Natick School Committee

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Job Goal: Building Substitutes report to their school each day and cover teacher and para absences and other supervisory duties as needed.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS degree
• Professional Certification: not required
• Specialized Knowledge:
  • Child development
  • Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

• Experience with children in a structured environment
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Power School preferred, but will train the right candidate

• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time‑sensitive deadlines for work production

• Phone, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

• Implement lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with principal if lesson plan is not provided
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school
• Leave notes or complete a report for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day
• Communicate in a collegial and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
• Keep records on attendance, accidents and incidents
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Supervise students inside and outside of the classroom
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

• Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
• On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
• Remain in a stationary position for periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.).
• Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids.
• Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials.
• Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing.
• Observe details at close range.
• In the school setting, ensure the safety of students.
• Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people.
• May need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting.
• Lifting up to and including 25 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Natick Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jennifer Hemenway
• 13
  
  E. Central Street
• Natick, Massachusetts 01760
• Phone: 508‑647‑6502
• Email: jhemenway