Summary: 

Substitute Teachers may have a varying amount of background or experience in early childhood education and demonstrate basic understanding of practice and/or pedagogy and curiosity. They support Flex, Apprentice and Mentor teachers in providing high quality early childhood education, in alignment with our mission and vision. 

Substitutes facilitate in place of another teacher, as well as perform simple cleaning and food preparation. 

Pay & Benefits information can be found by clicking here.

Management: 

Reports to: Directly supervised by Mentor Teachers and reports to the Program Director.

Supervises: none 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Role: Classroom support

Responsibilities: 

• Assists mentor, apprentice, and flex teachers in carrying out daily tasks (diapering, feeding, basic documentation) 

• Complies with all licensing regulations and conducts work in accordance with all Apple Playschools policies, procedures, and best practices

• Reports Abuse or Neglect as a mandated reporter

Role: Caretaker for common areas

Responsibilities 

• Has a sense of ownership of the program, and actively works to improve our community. 

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy educational environment

• Completes food preparation, opening, midday and closing duties as assigned 

Role: Ambassador

Responsibilities: 

• Serves as an “Apple Ambassador” in the community, spreading positive information about our programs, and communicating feedback from others to the Program Director

• Required events:

• One in-service per year

• One event per year

Essential Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimal experience required, but interest in education, child development and willingness to learn is a must

• Be age 19 or older

• Be able to pass all required background checks and criminal history review

• Meet LARA licensing education requirements appropriate to assigned role

• Be committed to effective conflict resolution and collaborative communication with staff, families, children, and community partners

• Has sound judgment and ability to assess risk appropriately, including the capacity to act quickly and appropriately in case of an emergency

• Be “on your feet” for most of the day, able to comfortably bend, move around with young children, ascend or descend a flight of stairs, walk on uneven terrain, work outside in all weather conditions, quickly respond and move from one point to another in the learning environment, be exposed to environmental allergens (dust, animals, etc), and hold, carry, or lift up to 25 pounds