At Teachers for Today, we focus on our customer’s needs. We understand how you feel when a staff calls out after the sun goes down and before the sun comes up!
Our management team has a wealth of knowledge and direct experience working in and owning early childhood schools. We understand what your expectations are for good teachers and not just warm bodies to fill the vacancies of your team member that calls out or needs the time off that they have requested.
We deliver experienced, high quality, well trained early educators to fill your needs. We ONLY place in early childhood schools, which sets us apart from other area teacher placement companies. It’s our specialty!
We know that substitute teachers can make a big difference in the lives of children and impact multiple students’ educational journeys every day by keeping classroom instruction flowing.
It’s our mission to offer this impactful, rewarding career to educators while also offering them a flexible full or part-time schedule and ongoing training.
Teachers for Today is the only early childhood substitute teacher placement choice that honors true flexibility, custom scheduling, communication and consistency!
Heather is the founder of Sweet Peas Village Early Childhood School in East Greenwich, RI. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and Master’s degree from Rhode Island College (in Education).
Karen Lemont, Vice President at Teachers for Today, brings decades of experience in education and athletics. A Tulane University graduate, she began her career in middle school classrooms before moving into early childhood education, designing engaging curricula and fostering positive learning environments.
Beyond the classroom, Karen has coached hundreds of athletes through the East Greenwich Lacrosse Program, most recently serving as a Division I Girls High School Lacrosse Head Coach and through other programs like Roots Lacrosse, Team Elevate, and New England United.
At Teachers for Today, Karen combines her leadership, passion for growth, and relationship-building skills to support educators, policy makers, and centers. Her holistic approach empowers learners of all ages to reach their fullest potential!
Kelly is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in education and operations. A graduate of Brown University with a degree in Organizational Behavior and Management, she served for 10 years as President of an international household goods forwarding company, where she oversaw global logistics and operational strategy. Her career reflects a deep commitment to building efficient systems and empowering teams. Beyond her professional achievements, Kelly was a lacrosse coach and a board member of the East Greenwich Lacrosse Association for 18 years, contributing to the growth and success of this grassroots organization. Kelly’s deep operational knowledge and strategic insights have been instrumental in elevating our company’s performance and driving long-term success.
Clara received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Montclair State University in 2017. She brings over seven years of experience from the financial services industry, specializing in Risk Management, Resource Management, and Operations. This cross-functional background has given her a holistic perspective on how businesses operate and what’s needed to drive sustainable growth. Now in the education space, Clara brings that strategic mindset to our organization—supporting growth and creating meaningful impacts in the communities we serve.