Early Childhood Dedicated Substitute

THE@IRVIN M SHLENKER SCHOOL OF CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL; May (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Retirement match

Daily free catered lunch

On-site fitness facility

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Shlenker School seeks a dedicated Early Childhood Dedicated Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. Join a warm, child-centered environment and weave Jewish values and celebrations into daily learning.

Build strong partnerships with families and support holistic development—physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual. Rotating through classrooms, you’ll foster creativity and independence while providing warm, responsive care tailored to each child.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in early childhood education or related field (experience may substitute for a degree in some cases).
• Strong understanding of child development and best practices.
• Familiarity with Texas Minimum Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.
• Passion for Jewish education and early childhood learning.

Responsibilities

• Take over instruction for teachers in their absence.
• Rotate through early childhood classrooms as needed to support teachers and children.
• Foster independence, creativity, and problem-solving in young learners.
• Provide warm, responsive care tailored to individual needs.
• Incorporate Jewish traditions, holidays, and values into the classroom experience.
• Collaborate professionally with co-workers and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Jewish education commitment

Education

Early childhood education degree/certification

Job description

The Shlenker School is a warm and vibrant Jewish community dedicated to fostering a love of learning in young children. Rooted in Jewish values and traditions, our early childhood program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and foundational skills for lifelong learning in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous PTO, including Jewish holidays, school breaks, and a summer closure period.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment that embraces Jewish learning and values.
• Retirement match program.
• Daily free catered lunch.
• Free on-site exercise facility.

Position Overview

We seek a dedicated Early Childhood Dedicated Substitute to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves substitute teaching in a warm, child-centered environment while incorporating Jewish values, traditions, and celebrations into daily learning. Teachers build strong partnerships with families and foster children's holistic development—physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over instruction for teachers in their absence.
• Rotate through early childhood classrooms as needed to support teachers and children.
• Foster independence, creativity, and problem-solving in young learners.
• Provide warm, responsive care tailored to individual needs.
• Incorporate Jewish traditions, holidays, and values into the classroom experience.
• Collaborate professionally with co-workers and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in early childhood education or related field (experience may substitute for a degree in some cases).
• Strong understanding of child development and best practices.
• Familiarity with Texas Minimum Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.
• Passion for Jewish education and early childhood learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to a dynamic classroom environment.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds, sit and stand for extended periods, and kneel on the carpet.