Substitute Teacher

Whole Child Learning Co.; Northfield, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Rainbow Gardens in Northfield, Vermont is seeking substitute teachers to support our Waldorf early childhood classrooms. You will enter an existing rhythm, helping children feel safe, seen, and cared for throughout their day.

Typical hours are 8:30 to 3:30 on weekdays, with occasional advance scheduling. We value responsiveness to planning and a warm, calm presence with young learners.

Qualifications

• Warm, calm presence with young children.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all Vermont seasons.
• Genuine interest in Waldorf education and early childhood.
• Successful completion of a background check, including fingerprinting.
• First Aid and CPR training completed or provided by Rainbow Gardens.
• Mandatory Reporter training completed or Rainbow Gardens will provide training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safe and nurturing indoor and outdoor play.
• Help children with bathroom breaks and handwashing.
• Support nap and rest time.
• Help children get ready to go outside and to come back in.
• Assist with light classroom clean up and end of day reset.
• Follow the lead teacher's guidance and classroom rhythm.

Skills

Warm, calm presence

Outdoors in Vermont seasons

Interest in Waldorf education

Background check required

Job description

Rainbow Gardens is a Waldorf early childhood program in Northfield, Vermont, serving children ages two through six. Subbing at Rainbow Gardens is delightful because the days are wholesome, playful, and full of joy!

About the Role

Substitute teachers support our classrooms when regular staff are away. You will step into an existing rhythm, helping children feel safe, seen, and cared for throughout their day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise safe and nurturing indoor and outdoor play
• Help children with bathroom breaks and handwashing
• Support nap and rest time
• Help children get ready to go outside and to come back in
• Assist with light classroom clean up and end of day reset
• Follow the lead teacher's guidance and the classroom rhythm

Schedule and Availability

Typical sub hours are 8:30 to 3:30 on weekdays

Sometimes sub needs are scheduled ahead of time

Often we reach out in the evening before or early the same morning

Being responsive and letting us know quickly, with a clear yes or no, is very helpful for planning

Required Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Waldorf education and early childhood
• Warm, calm presence with young children
• Willingness to work outdoors in all Vermont seasons
• Successful completion of a background check, including fingerprinting
• Completion of First Aid and CPR training
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training

Rainbow Gardens will provide and pay for First Aid and CPR and Mandatory Reporter training if you do not already have them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education or childcare
• Comfort supporting a mixed age group of young children

Compensation

Pay is $25/hour