Preschool Substitute Teacher

Christ Church; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading religious institution is seeking a Preschool Substitute Teacher to support daily routines and activities, uphold Christian values, and ensure the safety and well-being of children. This part-time role requires adherence to DCFS licensing standards and offers a nurturing environment focused on development and learning.

Qualifications

• Meet DCFS licensing requirements for Early Childhood roles.
• Complete 15 hours of in-service training annually.
• Membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the welfare, health, and safety of children at all times.
• Assist in implementing daily activities and maintaining a clean classroom.
• Engage with parents/guardians and document children's learning progress.

Skills

Child Safety

Team Collaboration

Christian Values

Education

DCFS licensing requirements

15 hours of in-service training annually

Job description

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Description

Preschool Substitute/Floater Teacher

Date: June 2025

FLSA Category: Part Time, Non-Exempt. NO GUARANTEED HOURS

Function: Ministry Staff

Description:

The Preschool Substitute Teacher will support the Teaching Team in implementing daily routines, leading activities, modeling Christian values, and ensuring children’s safety and supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the welfare, health, and safety of children at all times.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect following DCFS guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, children, and family information.
• Substitute for classroom teachers as needed, including absences and break coverage.
• Assist in implementing daily activities and maintaining a clean classroom.
• Perform daily health checks and supervise children indoors and outdoors.
• Greet children and engage with parents/guardians.
• Prepare and serve snacks, accommodating dietary needs.
• Observe and document children’s learning progress.
• Follow playground and classroom routines, including cleanup schedules.
• Incorporate faith components in interactions, such as prayer and Bible stories.
• Report accidents/incidents immediately to the Director or Assistant Director.
• Attend training sessions and workshops.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and inspection standards.
• Communicate with team and leadership about student needs.
• Avoid personal cell phone use during work hours when children are present.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Meet DCFS licensing requirements for Early Childhood roles.
• Complete Illinois Mandated Reporter, SUID, SIDS, CPR/First Aid, Heimlich training.
• Maintain current physical and TB tests.
• Membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
• Complete 15 hours of in-service training annually.
• Obtain Food Handler Certification.

Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

• Stand, stoop, bend, carry children up to 50 pounds, sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
• Visual abilities include close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Religious Institutions