Preschool Substitute Teacher

Camelback-Desert-School; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Camelback Desert Preschool in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking staff to support classrooms across Infant to School Age. You’ll follow lesson plans, promote independence through play, and help with supervision, meals, and transitions.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a warm, caring presence, with opportunities for professional development and growth into full-time employment. You’ll collaborate with teaching teams, communicate with families, and help maintain a clean, safe environment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare or school setting preferred.
• Ability to adapt to different age groups, teaching styles, and classroom needs.
• Strong communication, reliability, and a warm, caring presence.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and routines for 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

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 G.E.D.
• Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare or school setting preferred
• 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 Camelback Desert 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

If you’re ready to inspire young minds, build lasting connections, and grow your career in early childhood education, and help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America!