Part Time Substitute Teacher

About the role

Serves as a temporary team member in an assigned staff group, planning and implementing programs for children. Provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and healthy to enhance growth and development. Responsible for maintaining all program standards, including CCG, NAEYC, Head Start, and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Acts as a substitute teacher for the assigned center, working under the general supervision of the Children’s Program Coordinator and/or Site Based Manager with some independent judgment and action.

Why work for ChildCareGroup?

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.

Core Values (CCG SPIRIT)

• Service – Lead with a servant’s heart
• Professionalism – Perform our best every day
• Integrity – Do what is right
• Respect – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
• Inclusion – Value individual differences
• Teamwork – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assist in planning, preparation, and implementation of developmentally appropriate work with children, including curriculum development, child assessments, and record maintenance.
• Become familiar with the routine of each classroom where you may work.
• Assume responsibility for the daily classroom program in the teacher’s absence, including setting up the room for activities and providing attractive, functional learning centers.
• Develop good relationships with children and their families; serve as a team member in the assigned classroom.
• Acquire proficiency with the Head Start Electronic Information System, ChildPlus, and/or Redelearner Database; training will be provided.
• Participate in parent meetings and conferences.
• Assist in inventory and request for equipment and supplies.
• Participate in the entry process of children into the caregiving group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with young children (required); one year preferred.
• Demonstrated desire to work with young children and general knowledge of normal growth and development.
• Ability to work as a team member with good organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, and center volunteers.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to uphold ChildCareGroup’s mission, vision, and core values.

Travel and Compliance

• Valid driver’s license (if applicable) and driving record that complies with CCG’s automobile insurance requirements.
• Liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to travel locally or out of town as required; mileage reimbursement offered when applicable.
• Successful completion of all required CCG and Partner Program background checks (FBI, fingerprinting, neglect and abuse, federal, state, local, and sex offender checks). Requirements may be expanded at CCG’s discretion.

Physical Demands

• Normal physical effort with minimal lifting of items weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Visual attention and manual dexterity/coordination required.