Substitute Teacher with Head Start

Utah Community Action • Tooele, UT

7d

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. The substitute plans engaging activities that support children's development, builds relationships that promote growth, communicates with staff and families, and maintains consistent routines during the regular teacher's absence.

This is an on-call role. Assignments may occur on random days and may last from one day to a week or longer. Substitutes must show up for assignments they accept and work at least one shift every 45 days. The schedule can fluctuate, while offering flexibility. Starting as a substitute may provide a path to other positions, such as Classroom Aide, which include a pay raise and enrollment in a CDA program paid for by UCA. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

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 random days of the week and month.
• Work at least one shift every 45 days.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Help provide quality education for children and their families.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Plan engaging activities that support children's development.
• Build relationships that promote children's growth.
• Communicate with staff and families.
• Maintain consistent routines during the regular teacher's absence.
• Show up for assignments accepted.
• Work at least one shift every 45 days.

Benefits

• A flexible, fluctuating on-call schedule.
• Potential pathway to Classroom Aide positions, which include a pay raise and enrollment in a CDA program paid for by UCA.

What This Job Offers

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