Preschool Readiness Substitute Teacher (Per Diem)

Clifford W Beers Guidance Clinicorporated; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) in New Haven, CT, seeks a Substitute Teacher - School Readiness (Per Diem) to provide temporary classroom coverage for preschoolers, following established curricula and safety procedures.

You will support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and language development through developmentally appropriate activities, collaborate with Head Teacher and families, and help maintain a nurturing, inclusive learning environment compliant with state licensing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; CDA preferred.
• Experience with preschool children in a licensed setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience supporting classroom routines and daily care needs.
• Ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Must meet applicable OEC/licensing program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary classroom coverage per lesson plans.
• Maintain active supervision and proper staff-to-child ratios.
• Support social-emotional, cognitive, language, and self-help development.
• Create a safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Head Teacher and staff.
• Report concerns per policies and mandated reporting requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Maintain documentation and comply with registries and licensing.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Documentation accuracy

Confidentiality

Education

High School or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Tools

Electronic systems proficiency

Job description

Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) in New Haven, CT, seeks a Substitute Teacher - School Readiness (Per Diem) to provide temporary classroom coverage for preschoolers, following established curricula and safety procedures.

You will support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and language development through developmentally appropriate activities, collaborate with Head Teacher and families, and help maintain a nurturing, inclusive learning environment compliant with state licensing.