On-Call Preschool Substitute

Merryhill-School-8; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Across all ages

Supportive team culture

Professional development

Job summary

Merryhill Preschool in Lone Tree, CO is seeking an energetic classroom assistant to support Infant–School Age programs. You’ll help with routines, hands‑on activities, and supervision to keep classrooms safe and engaging.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities, meal times, transitions, and maintaining a clean, organized space. You’ll collaborate with teaching teams, build strong relationships with children and families, and model professionalism and warmth daily.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Awarded PDIS Level 2 or higher.
• 6 months experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and routines for multiple age groups (Infant–School Age).
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Warm and caring

Team collaboration

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 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