Substitute Teacher (8-40 hours per week)

Educare of Omaha Inc. • Omaha, NE

1d • $20 - $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.

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

• Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year
• Hourly rate of $20 per hour
• Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck
• No copays for mental health therapy
• Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Obtain your Child Development Associate (CDA) certification at no cost
• Tuition assistance available
• No contracts
• Smaller class sizes (8–17 students)
• Additional teacher support in every classroom

What This Job Offers

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