PRN Substitute Teacher Explorer Academy

About the Role

Easterseals Florida's Explorer Academy is seeking a reliable and flexible Substitute Teacher to provide classroom support when regular staff are absent. This role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment while supporting children's learning and daily routines.

What You'll Do

• Provide classroom coverage across multiple age groups as needed
• Follow lesson plans, schedules, and guidance from the Director or classroom teacher
• Supervise children at all times and maintain proper staff to child ratios
• Assist with daily activities such as learning centers, meals, toileting, outdoor play, and rest time
• Support children's social and emotional development through positive interactions
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance and daily notes
• Communicate professionally with families and staff
• Keep classrooms clean, organized, and safe; follow all health, safety, and sanitation procedures
• Uphold confidentiality, Easterseals policies, and privacy standards
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms and routines; serve as a positive role model
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities
• Perform other duties as needed to support program operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with young children preferred
• Successful completion of the Florida Department of Children & Families 45-hour Child Care Training in early childhood education
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs
• Positive, patient, and supportive interactions with children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Willingness to learn DCF standards, ASQ, Conscious Discipline, and developmentally appropriate practices
• Energetic, professional, flexible, and aligned with Easterseals' values

What We Offer

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities (Internal and external)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

Pay & Schedule

• Pay rate: $14.50 per hour
• This is an as-needed position (not a full time position) to fill in during staff absence, staff vacations, and in times of high client census
• Work hours will be scheduled between 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday (on an as-needed basis)