Substitute Teacher with Head Start

Utah Community Action • Tooele, UT

5d

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher is a key member of the classroom team, helping provide quality education for children and their families. The primary responsibility is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Substitute Teachers plan engaging activities that support children's development, build relationships that promote growth, communicate with staff and families, and maintain consistent routines during the regular teacher's absence.

This is an on-call role. Substitute Teachers are contacted as needed and must be available to work on varying days. Assignments may last from one day to a week or longer. Once an assignment is accepted, the substitute is expected to attend. Substitutes must work at least one shift every 45 days. The role pays $16.00 per hour and offers schedule flexibility. Starting as a substitute may open opportunities for other positions, such as Classroom Aide, which include a pay raise and enrollment in a CDA program paid for by UCA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Complete CPR/First Aid Training within 90 days of hire.
• Complete a Food Handler's permit course within 60 days of hire.
• Be open to working on varying days of the week and month.
• Attend assignments after agreeing to take them.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate Preschool Credential.
• Previous Head Start experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Plan engaging activities that support children's development.
• Build strong relationships that promote children's growth.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines during the regular teacher's absence.
• Work accepted assignments as scheduled and complete at least one shift every 45 days.

Benefits

• Pay is $16.00 per hour.
• Potential pathway to a Classroom Aide position with a pay raise and enrollment in a CDA program paid for by UCA.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED