Substitute Teacher;

The Goddard School; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School of Fort Smith is seeking a dedicated Substitute Teacher to support a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children. You will help implement curriculum activities, assist in daily childcare tasks, and build positive relationships with families.

Your flexibility, empathy, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with prior childcare or education experience, are valued as you contribute to a supportive team and learning-ready classrooms.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in education or childcare highly preferred.
• Flexible Hours are available.
• High school diploma required.
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children.
• Works productively without supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing age‑appropriate lesson plans.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
• Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Supervise and provide individualized support to children.
• Assist in communicating with parents about their child’s progress and activities.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Support routine childcare tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Empathy

Child development

Communication with parents

Supervision

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Substitute Teacher to join our team at The Goddard School of Fort Smith. The Substitute Teacher will provide support in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our children. This role involves assisting in the implementation of curriculum activities, ensuring the well-being of each child, and fostering positive relationships with both children and their families.

Substitute Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing age‑appropriate lesson plans
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
• Prepare classroom materials and ensure safety and cleanliness
• Supervise and provide individualized support to children
• Assist in communicating with parents about their child’s progress and activities
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Support routine childcare tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in education or childcare highly preferred
• Flexible Hours
• High school diploma required
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Works productively without supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.