Long Term Preschool Substitute

Merryhill-School-8; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Cross-age experience

Supportive team culture

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Merryhill Preschool is seeking a full-time classroom support role from November 16, 2026, to March 5, 2027. You will assist with instruction, routines, meal times, and transitions across Infant–School Age groups, building positive relationships with children and families.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months in licensed childcare, PDIS Level 2 or higher, and excellent communication. Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and reliable, caring presence.
• Experience in licensed childcare is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and routines for multiple age groups.
• Assist with activities, supervision, and transitions.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom aligned with school expectations.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and follow lesson plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Warm, caring presence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PDIS Level 2 or higher

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• Support classroom instruction and routines for multiple age groups (Infant–School Age)
• Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Assist with instructional activities, supervision, meal/snack times, and transitions
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom setting aligned with school expectations
• Collaborate with teaching teams and follow established lesson plans and schedules
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members
• Model professionalism, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in where needed

Qualifications:

• Must be available to work full-time Beginning November 16, 2026. Position ends on March 5, 2027.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have an awarded High School Diploma or GED.
• Awarded PDIS Level 2 or higher
• 6 months previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare program.
• Ability to adapt to different age groups, teaching styles, and classroom needs
• Strong communication, reliability, and a warm, caring presence
• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Merryhill Preschool:

• Flexible, as-needed schedule with opportunity to grow
• Experience working across all classroom ages- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and School-Age
• Supportive team culture rooted in collaboration and respect
• Professional development, mentorship, and pathway to full-time employment
• Meaningful work that directly supports each child’s development and daily success