Substitute Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

Educare of Omaha Inc.•Omaha, NE

20h•$0 - $20•Onsite

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, which offers a flexible, on-call schedule (up to 3 shifts per week) and is assigned to one Educare school to provide 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, which provides a set schedule bi-weekly and offers consistent support in a set classroom to one Educare school where there is an ongoing vacancy. This role may float across Educare sites as needed and helps 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).
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

Provide 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.
Enhance student learning during the period of absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Maintain the program’s educational requirement as well as meeting the children’s individual needs.
Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
Maintain 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.
Comply with written and oral instructions.