On-Call Childcare Teacher: Flexible Shifts & Impact

Wellthy Care Network; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Paid sick time

Free First Aid/CPR training and cert.

Learning stipend

Professional coaching and flexible off

Job summary

Patch Caregiving is seeking a kind, motivated on-call substitute teacher to manage a multi-age care room for children ages 2–12 at our Shippensburg, PA site. The role involves leading activities, implementing curriculum, and communicating with parents while ensuring a safe, clean, and engaging environment.

Shift coverage is two blocks on weekdays (5-11 am and 11 am-5 pm) with a flexible, variable schedule. This position is part-time and long-term, not seasonal, with opportunities for training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience as a Lead Teacher in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting (babysitting/nannying does not qualify).
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning.
• Experience with diapering and knowledge of diapering best practices for toddlers.
• Familiarity with toilet training approaches and ability to support children at various stages of the process.
• Strong communication skills with children and parents.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors with patience and positivity.
• Comfort with digital tools for parent/staff communication.
• First Aid & CPR certification (we can support completion before your start date).
• Some sites (usually hospital locations) require drug testing, TB testing, and proof of immunization records.
• Some states have additional state background check and fingerprinting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children in the care room.
• Lead age-appropriate activities and manage group dynamics with empathy and skill.
• Communicate regularly with parents and handle emergencies calmly.
• Plan and implement curriculum and hands-on activities.
• Maintain records, paperwork, and a clean, organized space.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and the Center Director.
• Participate in ongoing training and occasional enrollment/outreach events.

Skills

Child development

Communication with parents

First Aid/CPR

Diapering experience

Toilet training support

Digital tools

Behavior management

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Lead Teacher experience 1+ year

Early Childhood Education (AA/BA)

CDA credential

Job description

Patch Caregiving is seeking a kind, motivated on-call substitute teacher to manage a multi-age care room for children ages 2–12 at our Shippensburg, PA site. The role involves leading activities, implementing curriculum, and communicating with parents while ensuring a safe, clean, and engaging environment.

Shift coverage is two blocks on weekdays (5-11 am and 11 am-5 pm) with a flexible, variable schedule. This position is part-time and long-term, not seasonal, with opportunities for training