Substitute Childcare Teacher

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage and support as assigned.
• Supervise and actively engage with children throughout the day.
• Follow the classroom's established schedule, lesson plans, routines, and center procedures.
• Assist with age-appropriate learning activities, play, meals, transitions, rest periods, and other daily routines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, positive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and developmental needs.
• Use positive and age-appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Follow all childcare center policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios and active supervision at all times.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with center directors, teachers, families, and other staff.
• Assist with classroom organization, cleaning, and sanitizing as required.
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms, age groups, schedules, and center environments.
• Report any concerns, incidents, or important classroom information to the appropriate center staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

• CDA, TCC, Associate’s Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous infant childcare teaching experience preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.

Nice to Have

The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, professional, and passionate about working with children. Substitute teachers should be comfortable entering different classroom environments, following established routines, and working collaboratively with center staff.

Candidates should be able to respond to staffing needs, adapt to different age groups, and provide dependable classroom support while maintaining a high standard of care.

Benefits

• This position is ideal for childcare professionals looking for flexibility and opportunities to gain experience in different early childhood classroom settings. Substitute teaching can also provide valuable opportunities to build professional relationships and develop additional childcare experience.