Substitute Teacher with Head Start

Utah Community Action • Kearns, UT

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About The Position

The Substitute Teacher is a member of the classroom team who helps 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 during the regular teacher’s absence.

This is an on-call position. Assignments may occur on random days and last from one day to a week or longer. Substitute Teachers must show up for assignments they accept and work at least one shift every 45 days. The schedule may fluctuate, offering flexibility to balance work with personal commitments. 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.

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.
• Commit to accepted assignments, which may last from one day to a week or longer.
• 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 that are accepted.
• Work at least one shift every 45 days.

Benefits

• The position offers schedule flexibility.
• Starting as a substitute may open opportunities for other positions, such as Classroom Aide, which come with a pay raise and enrollment in the CDA program paid for by UCA.

What This Job Offers

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