Substitute Teacher Assistant

Description Job Title: Substitute Teacher Assistant Position Type: Per Diem Schedule: Varies from hours between 6:45am-6:00pm $16.00-$18.90 Based on education and years of exp.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substitute to create a nurturing and supportive environment for children. The ideal candidate will foster a safe space for children to explore their independence while collaborating with team members to implement engaging programs that cater to individual and group developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a nurturing and loving environment that encourages children to feel safe and explore independence. Collaborate with team members to design and implement programs that meet the diverse developmental needs of children. Utilize children's enthusiasm for learning by offering numerous opportunities for play and exploration.

Monitor transition times between activities and establish routines to facilitate smooth transitions. Maintain accurate and complete records as directed by teachers, including attendance, medication, incident reports, behavioral observations, meal counts, updated emergency information, and development logs. Skills and Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of child development principles and practices. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Patience and a genuine passion for working with children. Ability to adapt to changing situations and needs of children. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates and encourage those with full-time availability ( hours between 6:45-6pm) to apply, as this schedule best supports the needs of our centers and families.

Requirements

Stands, sits, and moves while supervising children indoors and outdoors. Walks with children on walks and field trips. Sits during paperwork, observation, and meals/snacks. Lifts/carries children up to 40 lbs. Reaches and handles supplies for meals and activities. Pushes/pulls furniture as needed. Stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls to interact at child level.

Communicates clearly with children and staff; reads stories aloud. Hearing required for reading materials, reports, observing injuries, and giving first aid. Clear vision needed to monitor play and development. Follows all Health & Safety policies and responsibilities. Environmental Conditions: Primarily indoor classroom setting.

Outdoors daily for play, walks, games, and field trips (except in extreme weather).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Experience working with young children (e.g., nannying, camp counseling, vacation programs, family daycare, or extensive babysitting). Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Understanding of child developmental stages. Ability to create a nurturing and comforting environment. Open to professional development.

Strong interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic and eager to learn. CPR & First Aid certified (training provided post-hire). Knowledge of Universal Precautions (training provided). USDA meal service monitoring knowledge (training provided). Other Facts: Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, excluding designated holidays.

Reports To: Lead Teacher