Substitute - Early Learning

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. This Substitute position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve. Job Summary Substitute Teacher Assistants and Substitute Teachers may be asked to work at any one of the six (6) facilities in Cuyahoga County where The Centers provide Early Learning programs and services.

Requirements

Childhood Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred.
High school diploma with experience and trainings may be considered.
Students currently enrolled in a CDA or Associates degree program will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the classroom teachers, facilitates indoor and outdoor educational activities and child care routine to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of children.
Independently works one-on-one with children with special needs who are assigned to the classroom
Assists with delivery, final preparation and distribution of daily meals, materials, and equipment to classroom as needed
Cleans eating areas in the classroom after each meal is completed
Completes accurate and timely paperwork related to assigned children including daily activity plans, attendance records, meal counts, heights and weights, and classroom observations
Takes point of service meal counts at all meals/snacks
Assists with the serving and cleanup of meal service
Takes steps to ensure children have adequate time to eat, and are encouraged but not forced, to eat or taste food
Holds any child who is still receiving a bottle at any meal time
May assist with screening and assessments of individual children
May provide support to other classrooms to maintain target staffing levels
Perform other duties as assigned