Early Head Start Substitute

About the Role

Looking for flexible, on-call work where you can make a difference? As an Early Head Start (EHS) Substitute, you'll step in to support classrooms with infants and toddlers, helping create a safe, caring, and engaging environment when extra help is needed. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in early childhood while working alongside a supportive team.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Supporting teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom
• Stepping in to follow lesson plans and daily routines as needed
• Helping with classroom tasks like meals, cleaning, and transitions
• Building positive, respectful interactions with children and staff
• Being flexible and ready to jump in where needed

What You Bring to the Team

• Interest in working with infants and toddlers
• Willingness to learn and follow classroom routines and guidelines
• Ability to stay active (lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, indoor/outdoor play)
• Reliable, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school degree or equivalent
• Any amount of experience working with children (volunteerism, babysitting, parenting, etc.)
• Must pass and maintain all background check requirements

Career Path

• EHS Substitute → EHS Assistant Teacher → EHS Teacher → EHS Supervising Teacher → EHS Center Manager → EHS Director
• EHS Substitute → EHS Assistant Teacher → EHS Teacher → EHS Coaching & Training Specialist → EHS Education Manager → EHS Director
• EHS Substitute → EHS Assistant Teacher → EHS Teacher → EHS Intake & Enrollment Specialist → EHS Family Engagement Specialist → EHS Family Engagement Manager → EHS Director
• Curriculum specialist, Curriculum writer, Lead Teacher, Preschool Director

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Professional development opportunities
• Company growth and advancement
• Flexible scheduling

Pay

Salary Range: $13.50–$15.50

Why Join HumanKind

At HumanKind, your work has real impact. Whether you're working directly with children and families or supporting programs behind the scenes, you'll be able to see how what you do contributes to meaningful outcomes in your community. We're a mission-driven, growing organization where your role won't feel small. You'll have opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your career over time. Many of our team members expand their responsibilities or move into new roles as they develop. You'll also be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and showing up for one another. We work hard, but we also enjoy what we do—and who we do it with.

We Value

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.