On Call Substitute Teacher

On Call Substitute Teacher

Department: Early Head Start

Employment Type: Full 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: $16.00–$23.95 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

• 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

• 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.

Applicants must meet one of the following:

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

• 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

• 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