Substitute - Early Learning

The Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical and dental plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vision

Support for continuing education

Life Insurance

401k with company contribution

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Program

Calm Subscription

Short and Long-term Disability

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Cleveland is seeking Substitute Teacher Assistants and Substitute Teachers to support early learning programs. The role includes facilitating educational activities, assisting children with special needs, and collaborating with classroom teachers. Ideal candidates should have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant experience. Benefits include medical plans, support for education, and a retirement savings plan. Join an organization recognized for its commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• High school diploma with relevant training accepted.
• Current students in a CDA or Associate degree program are considered.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational activities and childcare routines.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to children with special needs.
• Assist with delivery and cleaning of meals and materials.
• Complete daily paperwork including attendance and records.

Skills

Childhood Development Associate (CDA)

Experience in Early Childhood Education

Ability to work with children with special needs

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. This Substitute position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Substitute Teacher Assistants and Substitute Teachers may be asked to work at any one of the six (6) facilities in Cuyahoga County where The Centers provide Early Learning programs and services.

Job Qualifications

• Childhood Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma with experience and training may be considered.
• Students currently enrolled in a CDA or Associates degree program will also be considered.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the classroom teachers, facilitates indoor and outdoor educational activities and child care routine to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of children.
• Independently works one‑on‑one with children with special needs who are assigned to the classroom.
• Assists with delivery, final preparation and distribution of daily meals, materials, and equipment to classroom as needed.
• Cleans eating areas in the classroom after each meal is completed.
• Completes accurate and timely paperwork related to assigned children including daily activity plans, attendance records, meal counts, heights and weights, and classroom observations.
• Takes point of service meal counts at all meals/snacks.
• Assists with the serving and cleanup of meal service.
• Takes steps to ensure children have adequate time to eat, and are encouraged but not forced, to eat or taste food.
• Holds any child who is still receiving a bottle at any meal time.
• May assist with screening and assessments of individual children.
• May provide support to other classrooms to maintain target staffing levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About The Centers

The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life‑changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. Our Early Learning Centers and programs provide high‑quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life by operating seven high‑quality early learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Cleveland and the inner‑ring suburbs. All sites achieved a 5‑Star rating on the Step‑Up‑To‑Quality Rating and have been recognized and selected to be part of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and PRE4CLE.

Wellbeing and Benefits

• Choice of medical and dental plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
• Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Subscription
• Short and Long‑term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.