Infant Toddler Long-Term Substitute
About The Position
Discovery Isle Preschool is seeking a dependable, flexible substitute teacher to support classrooms as needed when teachers are absent. The role works across classrooms serving children from infants through school-age, helping maintain continuity of care and learning. The teacher supports daily routines and creates a positive, engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and eager to learn. The role offers early childhood education experience and the potential to transition to a full-time teacher position. The position is full-time, begins December 5, 2026, and ends April 5, 2027. The posting also describes the schedule as flexible and as-needed. The position requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. It often requires carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. Regular hearing and clear vision, with or without correction, are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Must be available to work full-time beginning December 5, 2026; the position ends April 5, 2027.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have an awarded high school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare program.
- Ability to adapt to different age groups, teaching styles, and classroom needs.
- Strong communication skills, reliability, and a warm, caring presence.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Support classroom instruction and routines for infants and toddlers.
- Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
- Assist with instructional activities, supervision, meal and snack times, and transitions.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom setting aligned with school expectations.
- Collaborate with teaching teams and follow established lesson plans and schedules.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
- Model professionalism and flexibility, and help where needed across classrooms serving infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and school-age children.
Benefits
- Flexible, as-needed schedule with opportunity to grow.
- Supportive team culture rooted in collaboration and respect.
- Professional development and mentorship.
- Potential pathway to full-time employment.
- Experience working across classroom ages, from infant and toddler through preschool, pre-K, and school-age.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
