Multi-Center Substitute Teacher: Flexible & Impactful Child Care

A Step Ahead Daycare; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays

PTO 1–4 weeks (tenure-based)

Discounted child care

Job summary

A Step Ahead Daycare is seeking a Multi-Center Substitute Teacher to support four Omaha-area centers, filling staffing gaps across infant to preschool rooms, ensuring continuity of care, safety, and developmental quality.

This role is perfect for someone who loves variety, adapts quickly, communicates well, and enjoys contributing to multiple teaching teams. You’ll travel within the Omaha metro, building meaningful relationships and supporting daily teaching activities.

Qualifications

• You love children and want to make a meaningful impact daily.
• You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.
• You communicate clearly and positively.
• You’re dependable, flexible, and eager to step in wherever needed.
• You’re a team player who enjoys supporting others.
• You see early childhood education as more than a job—it’s a calling.

Responsibilities

• Travel to centers within the Omaha metro area to fill staffing gaps as needed.
• Flex into Infant, Toddler, or Preschool classrooms depending on daily assignments.
• Maintain ratio compliance and a safe, structured environment.
• Implement daily routines, transitions, and activities in alignment with each center’s practices.
• Build warm, responsive relationships with children.
• Provide guidance, support, encouragement, and smiles throughout the day.
• Follow lesson plans left by the teacher, or lead age-appropriate activities when needed.
• Maintain classroom order and positive behavior guidance.
• Adapt quickly to different teaching teams, room cultures, and child needs.
• Jump in wherever needed during your shift—clean-up, routines, play, learning centers, etc.
• Communicate clearly and kindly with teachers and leadership at each center.
• Model professionalism, flexibility, and mutual respect.
• Create warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environments for children.

Skills

Clear communication

Team player

Dependable

Flexible

Job description

A Step Ahead Daycare is seeking a Multi-Center Substitute Teacher to support four Omaha-area centers, filling staffing gaps across infant to preschool rooms, ensuring continuity of care, safety, and developmental quality.

This role is perfect for someone who loves variety, adapts quickly, communicates well, and enjoys contributing to multiple teaching teams. You’ll travel within the Omaha metro, building meaningful relationships and supporting daily teaching activities.