On Call Substitute Childcare Teacher, Shippensburg, PA
About The Position
Patch Caregiving provides backup childcare to workers through their employers, with care spaces located within parents’ workplaces. The on-call substitute teacher manages a play-based, multi-age care room for children ages 2–12. The position provides as-needed coverage for two shifts, Monday through Friday: 5 a.m.–11 a.m. and 11 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania site. This is long-term, ongoing coverage, not a seasonal position. This is a part-time position with a variable schedule. Shifts are typically finalized on the Friday before the upcoming week, and the teacher receives confirmation of the following day’s start time through a scheduling tool or a message from the Regional Care Director. Shift times vary according to employer schedules and may not be predictable in advance, so flexibility and short-notice availability are important. The teacher ensures children’s safety and wellbeing, leads age-appropriate activities and curriculum, communicates with parents, handles emergencies, maintains records and a clean, organized space, and collaborates with fellow teachers and the Center Director. The role involves active, hands-on engagement, including lifting children weighing up to 40–50 pounds, sitting and moving at floor level, standing for extended periods, and supervising children indoors and outdoors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Lead Teacher in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting; babysitting and nannying experience do not qualify.
- Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning.
- Experience with diapering and knowledge of diapering best practices for toddlers.
- Familiarity with toilet-training approaches and ability to support children at different stages of the process.
- Strong communication skills with children and parents.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors with patience and positivity.
- Comfort using digital tools for parent and staff communication.
- First Aid and CPR certification; the employer can support completion before the start date.
- Some sites, usually hospital locations, require drug testing, TB testing, and proof of immunization records.
- Some states have additional state background-check and fingerprinting requirements.
- Flexibility for a variable schedule and availability on short notice.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a Center Director.
- Experience managing multi-age groups, including school-age children.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or similar certification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in the care room.
- Lead age-appropriate activities and manage group dynamics with empathy and skill.
- Communicate regularly with parents and handle emergencies calmly.
- Plan and implement curriculum and hands-on activities.
- Maintain records and paperwork, and keep the care space clean and organized.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and the Center Director.
- Participate in ongoing training and occasional enrollment or outreach events.
Benefits
- Weekly paychecks.
- Paid sick time.
- Free First Aid/CPR training and certification.
- Learning stipend.
- Professional coaching.
- Flexible days off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
