Substitute Teacher

Job Purpose

The Substitute Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide responsive support across classrooms. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the implementation of curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues
• Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture
• Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community
• Acknowledge and adapt to changing needs based on program enrollment and scheduling
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers and administrators
• Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership
• Stay current with communication, including emails, calendars, and school updates
• Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach
• Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence
• Participate in children’s play as a coach, role model, and active observer
• Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect
• Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child’s sense of belonging
• Create environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting
• Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning
• 12 ECE Units

Additional Requirements

• Up to Date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
• Health screening and TB test
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Completion
• Community Care Licensing (CCLD) paperwork