Engaging Substitute Teacher — Part-Time, School Year

wonderslearning; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Washington, DC area seeks enthusiastic substitute teachers to join our team and provide quality child care for both early childhood and school-age programs.

You will support learning activities, follow established policies, and help create safe, engaging spaces. The role requires flexibility, reliability, and a passion for fostering growth in children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or camp setting.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required. BA or AA in Education or related field is preferred.
• Coursework in approved early childhood and/or school-age child development and curriculum planning are a plus.
• CPR and First Aid certification a plus.
• Are you worried you don't meet all of our qualifications for this position? We still encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Assist with established learning activities that are balanced in all areas and include: active/quiet, long/short, group/individual, cognitive/physical, large group/small group and child initiated/teacher directed.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and practices in an organized and thorough manner.
• Assist with activities that are age-appropriate, process-oriented, and encourage divergent thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, based on Wonders curriculum, philosophy and mission.
• Maintain open communication with the Program Director regarding children, families, and team members.
• Assist with making sure that all spaces used by the program are: physically and emotionally safe / interesting and engaging for children / clean and organized / reflect and support the lives and work of the children present / support children in their understanding of the diversity of our society.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/AA in Education preferred

Job description

Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day in Washington, DC area seeks enthusiastic substitute teachers to join our team and provide quality child care for both early childhood and school-age programs.

You will support learning activities, follow established policies, and help create safe, engaging spaces. The role requires flexibility, reliability, and a passion for fostering growth in children.