Preschool Substitute Teacher - Nurture Young Minds Daily

Dream Preparatory Academy, INC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on youth development experience

Work with diverse age groups

Develop organizational, communication,

Job summary

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, seeks an Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher to provide temporary instruction, care, and supervision for children ages 2-5.

You will follow daily routines, implement health and safety protocols, and support development through play-based activities, reporting observations to the absent teacher and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of supervised experience working directly with young children (infant, toddler, preschool ages) in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or similar educational setting.
• Demonstrate understanding of child development for the early childhood age group.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices and engage young children in learning through play.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with young children, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong observational skills and ability to respond to children's individual needs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for daily routines and lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, attentive, and nurturing care to young children, including assistance with personal needs such as toileting/diapering, handwashing, and dressing, as applicable to age group.
• Ensure the constant supervision and safety of all children in the classroom, on the playground, and during transitions.
• Implement established health and safety protocols, including sanitization, allergy awareness, and emergency procedures.
• Execute pre-planned daily schedules, activities, and learning experiences provided by the absent teacher, focusing on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Facilitate engaging play-based learning activities that support social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that supports young children's exploration and learning.
• Utilize positive guidance techniques to support children's social and emotional development and manage age-appropriate behaviors.
• Provide detailed written or verbal feedback to the absent teacher regarding the day's events, children'engagement, and any significant observations or incidents (e.g., changes in mood, developmental milestones, behavioral concerns).
• Communicate appropriately with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up regarding general daily activities, following school guidelines.
• Report any accidents, injuries, or significant concerns immediately to the Assistant Director or designated administrator.

Job description

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, seeks an Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher to provide temporary instruction, care, and supervision for children ages 2-5.

You will follow daily routines, implement health and safety protocols, and support development through play-based activities, reporting observations to the absent teacher and communicating with families.