Substitute Teacher (8-40 hours per week)
About The Position
The Substitute Teacher plays an essential role in the classroom by providing educational, social, and emotional development for all students by following the program standards of Educare of Omaha, Early Head Start, Sixpence, Nebraska Department of Education, and NAEYC. The Substitute Teacher enhances student learning during the period of absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for maintaining the program’s educational requirement as well as meeting the children’s individual needs. There are two substitute opportunities available: Tier 1 – Center-Based On-Call Floater with a flexible, on-call schedule (up to 3 shifts per week) assigned to one Educare school, providing classroom coverage for daily absences, planning blocks, or short-term needs. This is a great fit for candidates seeking flexibility and experience in early childhood settings. Tier 2 – Vacancy Coverage Pool provides a set schedule bi-weekly, offering consistent support in a set classroom to one Educare school where there is an ongoing vacancy, floating across Educare sites as needed to help maintain continuity of care and instruction for children and families.
Requirements
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education (Early Childhood preferred) preferred.
- An Active CDA, or willingness to obtain (if working 30 hours or more weekly)
- Two years early childhood experience in a group setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
- Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management.
- Take necessary and reasonable actions to ensure the safety of children, materials, and center equipment.
- Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel, and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite, and refined manner.
- Ability to comply with written and oral instructions.
Benefits
- Hourly rate of $20 per hour
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
- Ongoing coaching and professional development
- Tuition assistance available
- No contracts
- Smaller class sizes (8–17 students)
- Additional teacher support in every classroom
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
