Part-Time Substitute Teacher at Multiple Locations

About the role

LeafSpring School is seeking dependable, flexible, and nurturing Substitute Teachers to support our South Charlotte schools. This is a part-time, as-needed position. Substitute Teachers may be assigned to different LeafSpring locations based on staffing needs and will work with children ranging from infancy through school age. If you love working with children, enjoy variety, and can quickly become part of a classroom team, we would love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage and support as assigned
• Maintain active supervision and ensure children's safety
• Follow classroom schedules, routines, and lesson plans
• Engage children in age-appropriate learning and play
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, rest periods, and transitions as appropriate
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom
• Follow health, sanitation, safety, licensing, and school requirements
• Use positive guidance and classroom management practices
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership
• Complete required classroom documentation
• Maintain confidentiality
• Flex between classrooms, age groups, and school locations as needed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Dependable, patient, nurturing, and flexible
• Genuine love for working with children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working with infants through school-age children
• Ability to adapt to different classrooms and teaching teams
• Reliable transportation to travel between South Charlotte locations
• Previous childcare, preschool, babysitting, camp, or youth experience preferred
• CPR/First Aid preferred or willingness to obtain
• Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, or credentials are a plus

Physical requirements

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, kneel, sit, stand, walk, and actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities with children.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid training and professional development
• Daily meals
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities for eligible employees
• Free access to our Get Well Place for your child when ill
• Supportive, team-centered work environment
• Opportunities for growth