Substitute Teacher: Flexible, Ready-to-Lead Classrooms

Lead Preparatory; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SAGE PREP in Georgia is seeking dependable substitutes to cover classrooms when teachers are absent, from infants and toddlers through Pre-K and our K-5 after school program. You will follow the lesson plans and daily schedule left by the classroom teacher, maintain proper ratios, and keep the classroom routine consistent for scholars.

You also provide active supervision during meals, naps, outdoor play, transitions, arrival, and dismissal.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for children.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children in a school, childcare, or classroom setting.
• Flexibility to work with different age groups and on short notice.
• Ability to respond promptly to calls and texts by 6:30 a.m. and report to campus ready to work.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Cover classrooms when teachers are absent, from infants and toddlers through Pre-K and our K-5 after school program.
• Follow the lesson plans and daily schedule left by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain proper ratios and keep the classroom routine consistent for scholars.
• Provide active supervision at all times, including during meals, nap time, outdoor play, transitions, arrival, and dismissal.
• Complete name-to-face headcounts throughout the day.
• Follow all SAGE PREP health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Release scholars only to authorized adults.
• Lead engaging activities that support SAGE PREP’s literacy and numeracy expectations.
• Support scholars’ social and emotional needs with patience and positive guidance.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, meals, and other care routines as needed.
• Leave clear written notes for the classroom teacher about the day, including activities completed, behavior, and any concerns.
• Report incidents and concerns to the Director or Assistant Director promptly.
• Greet families warmly at arrival and dismissal, and refer questions about scholar progress to the Director or Assistant Director.
• Arrive on time and ready to work when scheduled.
• Follow SAGE PREP’s uniform and personal phone policies; personal phones are not used in classrooms.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and ready for the next day.

Skills

Love for children

Dependability

Punctuality

Classroom management

Strong communication

Respond to calls by 6:30 a.m.

Background check compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field

Job description

SAGE PREP in Georgia is seeking dependable substitutes to cover classrooms when teachers are absent, from infants and toddlers through Pre-K and our K-5 after school program. You will follow the lesson plans and daily schedule left by the classroom teacher, maintain proper ratios, and keep the classroom routine consistent for scholars.

You also provide active supervision during meals, naps, outdoor play, transitions, arrival, and dismissal.