Substitute Teacher

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.

Lincolnton (GA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 23,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

ECS4Kids, operating Head Start in Georgia, seeks a Substitute to support daily operations and classroom activities in a warm, safe setting. You may serve as Lead/Assistant Teacher when needed and assist with culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and families, adherence to policies, and maintaining a high-quality learning environment while supporting children’s growth and well-being.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

Lead/Assistant Teacher when regular classroom teacher is absent.
Familiarize self with day’s planned activities.
Assist in implementing age-appropriate and language-inclusive activities.
Provide a warm, nurturing environment and uphold ECS Discipline Policy.
Develop nurturing relationships to support social and emotional development.
Follow safety, health, and sanitation procedures and maintain records.

Job description

JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through our Head Start program, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Georgia to promote children’s well-being. This enables us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Job Type

Part-time

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Substitute plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the early childhood center. This position helps create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The role includes classroom support, kitchen and janitorial duties (as applicable), and collaboration with staff and families to ensure a high-quality learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

To become the Lead / Assistant Teacher when a regular classroom teacher is absent.

To familiarize self with the day’s planned activities.

To assist in implementing culturally sensitive educational activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language in an individual or small group setting.

To provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline Policy.

To develop nurturing relationships with each child which encourages his or her social and emotional development.

To maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards. (These may include those set forth by DECAL, ECS, and Head Start.)

To follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medications.

To ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.

To maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.

To provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.

To encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.

To eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.

To communicate regularly with other staff to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.

To have a cooperative, positive and supportive attitude within the program.

To follow directions and assignments as given.

To maintain appropriate record keeping when covering for extended staff absences.

To assist in kitchen and/or cleaning duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.