Flexible Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

LeafSpring School at Cornelius; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training and development

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted childcare tuition

Daily meals provided

Job summary

LeafSpring School at Cornelius is seeking dependable, caring Substitute Teachers to support our early childhood classrooms. You will help ensure smooth daily operations and engage children from infancy through school age with developmentally appropriate activities.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with flexible scheduling, no evenings or weekends, and discounted childcare tuition for eligible employees. Join our team and make a difference in a warm, collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Genuine love for working with children.
• Dependable, patient, nurturing, and flexible.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to different classrooms, teaching teams, and age groups.
• Comfortable working with children from infancy through school age.
• Ability to follow classroom routines and directions from teachers and leadership.
• Technology proficiency and willingness to learn school communication and documentation systems.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as required.
• Previous childcare, preschool, teaching, babysitting, camp, or youth-program experience preferred.
• Early Childhood Education coursework, credentials, or a CDA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom coverage and support as assigned by school leadership.
• Maintain active supervision and accountability of children at all times.
• Follow established classroom schedules, routines, lesson plans, and transitions.
• Engage children in age-appropriate learning experiences, play, and activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, rest periods, transitions, and other daily routines as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Follow all health, sanitation, infection control, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Support positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management practices.
• Supervise children appropriately during indoor and outdoor activities.

Skills

Love for children

Dependable

Flexible

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LeafSpring School at Cornelius is seeking dependable, caring Substitute Teachers to support our early childhood classrooms. You will help ensure smooth daily operations and engage children from infancy through school age with developmentally appropriate activities.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with flexible scheduling, no evenings or weekends, and discounted childcare tuition for eligible employees. Join our team and make a difference in a warm, collaborative school community.