About this role
Application Procedure
The Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.
Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered.
If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person:
- 1. W-4
- 2. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office)
- 3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.
About Scituate, Rhode Island
Nestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Island’s largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities, and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.
More About the Scituate School Department
The Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK–5), Scituate Middle School (grades 6–8), and Scituate High School (grades 9–12). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituate’s schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections.
We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.
Position Summary
The Scituate School Department is seeking qualified educators interested in providing homebound instruction to an elementary school student for approximately five hours a week.
A Few Important Details
Compensation: Homebound instruction tutors are paid $50 per hour.
Scheduling: Homebound instruction takes place outside of the school day. Schedules are coordinated with the district and the student's family based on student needs and tutor availability.
Assignments: Homebound tutoring assignments and instructional hours are approved by the district and based on student needs, grade levels, subject areas, and tutor availability.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Scituate School Department does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact
Equal Employment Officer
P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857
Phone: (401) 647-4100 Email: [email protected]
Inquiries may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education (Boston Office)
5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921
Phone: (617) 289-0111 Fax: (617) 289-0150 Email: [email protected]
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
Valid Rhode Island Teacher Elementary Certification
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required state and federal background investigations, including fingerprint-based criminal history checks.
Citizenship, legal residency, or authorization to work in the United States is required.