Substitute Preschool Teacher

Beansprouts Inc of Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call shifts

Strong teaching team support

Job summary

Beansprouts Preschool in Brooklyn seeks a Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports the preschool team, assists the head teacher, and helps create a nurturing, creative learning environment for children aged 2 to 5.

You will promote social, emotional, and cognitive development, supervise indoor/outdoor activities, and engage in small group tasks. Flexible on-call shifts and strong teamwork are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least two years of childcare experience in an established setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; nurturing, patient, reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head teacher with daily activities and as assigned.
• Promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children.
• Monitor children's indoor/outdoor activities.
• Respond to children's needs in a positive and courteous manner.
• Participate in small group activities.
• Engage in ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team oriented

Nurturing

Patience

Reliability

Education

Associate's Degree: Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Description

Beansprouts Preschool is looking for a Substitute Preschool Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year!

Founded in 1980 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Beansprouts offers preschool, after-school, and day camp programming and serves children from ages 2 to 9. At Beansprouts, our decisions are driven by what is best for children – from crafting our rich, age-appropriate curriculum to thoughtfully constructing a classroom to represent the unique interests and qualities of the children that occupy it.

Beansprouts employs people from all walks of life: recent graduates, long-time teachers, to those looking to change careers. One thing that we all share is a love for working with children. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to have a positive influence on children's lives, come and join us!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Beansprouts is seeking a Substitute Teacher to join our preschool team for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in education to gain experience in the field and learn from a fun, creative, and supportive team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head teacher with daily activities and as assigned
• Promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children
• Monitor children's indoor/outdoor activities
• Respond to children's needs in a positive and courteous manner
• Participate in small group activities
• Engage in ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate’s Degree: Early Childhood Education or a related field is strongly preferred!
• Must have at least two years of childcare experience in a an established childcare setting
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills; and be team-oriented, nurturing, patient, and reliable.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, which may include lifting children and year-round outdoor activities.

**As per Department of Health regulations, a background check and medical will be required for employment.

HOURS

• "On Call " position
  • Our available shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3 pm, or 3 pm to 6 pm
  • Flexible hours: we are happy to work around your schedule if you are not available for all those times!

Beansprouts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment.