Substitute Teacher with Head Start

Utah Community Action•Tooele, UT

About The Position

The Substitute Teacher is a key member of the classroom team, helping provide quality education for children and their families. The role’s primary responsibility is to ensure a safe, 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 while the regular teacher is absent. This is an on-call role, with assignments offered as needed. Schedules can fluctuate, and assignments may last a day, a week, or longer. Substitutes must be willing to work on varying days and, after accepting an assignment, are expected to attend. They must work at least one shift every 45 days. Pay is $16.00 per hour. Starting as a substitute may provide an opportunity to move into 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 willing to work on varying days of the week and month.
Attend assignments after agreeing to take them.
Work at least one shift every 45 days.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate Preschool Credential.
Previous Head Start experience.
Bilingual English/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.
Work accepted assignments and complete at least one shift every 45 days.