On Call Substitute Teacher
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
On Call Substitute Teacher
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking dependable and caring On-Call Substitute Teachers to support classrooms at our Mary V. Quirk (MVQ) Head Start Center in Warren Rhode Island. 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 Mary V Quirk Head Start Center in Warren Rhode Island - 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
- 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 MVQ Head Start center
Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- Ability to work variable, intermittent on-call hours (some weeks may have no shifts)
- Reliable transportation to the MVQ Head Start Center in Warren
- 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
We hire for heart, judgment, and reliability, and provide training for the technical aspects.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
About East Bay Community Action Program
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides high-quality, comprehensive, and accessible health and human services to people across eastern Rhode Island. Founded as part of President Johnson's War on Poverty in 1965, EBCAP now serves ten communities with over 20 distinct programs — including primary medical and dental care, behavioral health services, early childhood education, and community support programs for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors.
Our 521 employees work across more than ten locations, addressing everything from immediate needs like food…
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