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Early Childhood Substitute Teacher (part-time)

Part-time

Teachers for Today

East Greenwich, RIPart-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
East Greenwich, RI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Teachers for Today places substitute teachers in childcare centers and preschools across Rhode Island, matching candidates’ qualifications with local centers. The role offers flexible, part-time scheduling, paid hands-on training, and opportunities for long-term or permanent placement. Candidates may support infant, toddler, preschool, or kindergarten classrooms; experience is preferred but not required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diaper ChangingReliable Transportation

Qualifications

1+ to 2 Years ExperienceHigh School DiplomaSome CollegeFirst Aid TrainingCPR CertificationCertified TeacherEarly Childhood EducationChild Development AssociateEarly Child Development CourseworkElementary Education

Full job description

Come join our team of committed professionals! We are the only ECE Substitute Teacher placement agency in Rhode Island that honors true flexibility in scheduling. We let you choose the shifts and the locations that work best for you. Our flexible schedule allows you to manage your busy lifestyle outside of work. We are actively expanding the areas we service and currently have partnerships with ECE centers in: - Woonsocket - Burrillville - Providence - East Greenwich - our main center / training location - North Kingstown - Middletown - Warwick While this is strictly a part-time position (as little as 16hrs./month or up to 30hrs./week), we may also be able to offer long-term placements in many of our centers, which can lead to a full-time permanent position should that be your goal. Teachers for Today, your Substitute Teacher Solution, represents quality teaching professionals who are dedicated to enriching the lives of children, and are prepared to jump in and support classrooms in need. Our contracted centers encompass well-established childcare centers and preschools around the State of Rhode Island, with the same commitment to quality care and education. We partner with centers and preschools that include corporate childcare, Montessori programs, Waldorf programs, Intergenerational programs, and privately owned schools. Teachers for Today will match your qualifications to those of customers in the area, creating a beneficial working relationship for everyone. It is our job to provide you with: * Paid Hands-on training in a childcare setting, *Competitive Pay *Structured bonus programs * Paid Lunch Breaks *Flexible scheduling *Possible Permanent job placement opportunities *Management team with over 50 combined years of experience, ensuring you with the most empowering, supportive, and successful placements. Desired Qualifications: - 1+ to 2 years of experience preferred but not required - Age Groups Served: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten - Comfortability with changing diapers - Must have reliable transportation! - HS Diploma, some college ideal but not required - First Aid Training, CPR, Certified Teacher, Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development Associate (CDA), Early Child Development Coursework, Elementary Education preferred - We accept all levels of experience and education You will be well compensated for your educational background and experience as well as be supported by staff who are dedicated to Early Childhood Education and genuinely committed to your best interests. Job Type: Part-time Benefits: - Flexible schedule - Professional development assistance - Referral program

How this job compares

Set against the 1,190 open Substitute Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$41–43K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$18–22/hr248 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,190 open Substitute Teacher jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — more than three in four Substitute Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 72 postings).
Education
208 of the 1,190 open Substitute Teacher jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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