Substitute Teacher - PreK - 9th

Child Care Resources Inc; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc. is seeking a dedicated educator for Microschool & Clinic Setting in Tennessee. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining records, and collaborating with parents and specialists to support each student’s development.

You will implement strategies for diverse learners, coach students in STEM and Montessori activities, and participate in ongoing professional development. The position emphasizes safety, daily living skills, and a supportive, inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Maintain student records.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Collaborate with the curriculum coordinator to develop educational programs.
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Apply multiple teaching methods.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, such as attendance.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Confer with parents, administrators, and specialists to become familiar with each student.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
• Employing techniques such as positive reinforcement.
• Facilitate STEM and Montessori curriculums, informal training provided.
• Meet with parents and administrators to discuss the students' performance.
• May prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Optional: Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Parent collaboration

Culturally responsive instruction

STEM education

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computers

Job description

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, such as attendance.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Confer with parents, administrators, and specialists to become familiar with each student.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
• Employing techniques such as positive reinforcement.
• Facilitate STEM and Montessori curriculums, informal training provided.
• Meet with parents and administrators to discuss the students' performance.
• May prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Optional: Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.

Requirements

• Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Maintain student records.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Collaborate with the curriculum coordinator to develop educational programs.
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Apply multiple teaching methods.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

Nice To Have

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years experience working with children

About Us

Microschool & Clinic Setting | Neurodiversity-Affirming, Research-Driven Practice

We are a dynamic, inclusive microschool and therapy clinic dedicated to providing individualized, research-driven education and intervention for all children, including autistic learners. Our interdisciplinary model blends academics, social-emotional development, and therapeutic support to help each child thrive. We are committed to neurodiversity-affirming practices that honor each child’s strengths, communication style, and autonomy.