ES Building Substitute

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Abby Kelley Foster Charter Elementary School
- Worcester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Location:

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Elementary School
- Worcester, Massachusetts

Reports To:

Building Principal

Subordinates:
None

Position Type:
Temporary Full-Time, Exempt

School Year:
School Year

Salary Range: $40,000 Per Year or $225 Per Day (Substitute Scale School Year )

Job : 5908231

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

We are seeking a dedicated Building Substitute Teacher to join our team on a full-time, temporary basis. The Building Substitute Teacher will be responsible for providing consistent instructional support across various classrooms, ensuring continuity of education in the absence of regular teachers. This role is benefit-eligible and requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to student success.

This job description outlines the core duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required in this role. The ideal candidate should be flexible and adaptable in meeting the evolving needs of the District.

• Deliver lesson plans and instructional materials left by absent teachers, ensuring alignment with the school's curriculum and educational standards.
• Maintain effective classroom management, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
• Adapt to various teaching assignments and grade levels as needed, demonstrating flexibility and versatility.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student learning and address any challenges that arise during instructional periods.
• Communicate any pertinent information or feedback to school administrators regarding student performance or classroom experiences.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Licensure:
  While Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) licensure is not strictly required for substitute teachers, possession of a teaching license is preferred and may be required for certain long-term assignments.
• Experience:
  
  Prior teaching or classroom experience is preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Strong classroom management abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to adapt to different educational settings and student needs.

Background check and fingerprinting as required by Massachusetts regulations.

Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

• Temporary Full-Time Position with compensation based the Substitute Teacher Scale.
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) & ROTH
  403(b) with Match
• Stipend for Professional/Personal Development
• Dash Pass (Door Dash)
• YMCA Discounts
• Comprehensive Private Leave of Absence Program (PFML)
• Sick Time with Sick Bank
• Personal Days
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.

OUR HISTORYLocated in Worcester, Massachusetts and founded in 1998, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is named in honor of Abby Kelley Foster, a 19th century Worcester resident who was a leader in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.

Charter schools are independent public schools that operate under five-year charters granted by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and governed by a Board of Directors/Trustees. Abby Kelley has had its Charter renewed consistently, without conditions, since 2003. Currently, the school is in the second year of its most recent five-year Charter term.

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is named in honor of Abby Kelley Foster, a 19th century Worcester resident who was a leader in the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.

OUR MISSION The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing a classical liberal arts education grounded in the great works of Western Civilization and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence and character  support of this mission Abby Kelley each month (September
-June) emphasizes a Character Virtue all students are encouraged to keep in mind in their day to day lives. The Abby Kelley Character Virtues are;
Responsibility, Truth, Citizenship, Fairness, Respect, True Friendship, Kindness, Perseverance, Self…