Substitute Teacher with Head Start

Utah Community Action; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Community Action in Tooele is seeking dedicated substitute teachers to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on an on-call basis. You’ll help provide a safe, nurturing environment, plan engaging activities, and communicate with families and staff.

The role offers flexible day-to-day scheduling, a starting pay of $16.90 per hour, and opportunities to advance to Classroom Aide with a pay raise and CDA program enrollment funded by UCA.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR/First Aid training must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Food Handler's permit course must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: Child Development Associate Preschool Credential or Head Start experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing safe, nurturing care for infants to preschoolers.
• Plan engaging activities that support developmental growth.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families about routines and progress.
• Be flexible, ready to work on random days as assigned and maintain consistent routines.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid Training within 90 days of hire

Food Handler's permit course within 60 days of hire

Child Development Associate Preschool Credential

Head Start experience

Job description

Make a difference in your community, one classroom at a time.

We're seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team as substitute teachers. Whether you're a recent graduate, a retired professional, a stay‑at‑home parent, or simply passionate about education, this is your opportunity to inspire students and support schools - on your own schedule.

Pay is $16.90/hour. This position is on‑call, meaning you will be contacted as needed to fulfill your duties. As a result, your schedule can fluctuate day to day, offering a dynamic work environment. While this may require adaptability, it also offers significant flexibility, allowing you to balance work commitments with personal time more effectively; starting as a substitute also opens the door to other positions, such as Classroom Aide, which come with a pay raise and enrollment in the CDA program, which UCA pays for.

Job Summary

The Substitute Teacher is a key member of the classroom team, helping provide quality education for children and their families. Their primary responsibility is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

They plan engaging activities that support the children's development and build strong relationships to promote their growth. Additionally, they must communicate well with staff and families and maintain consistent routines to give stability during the regular teacher's absence.

To succeed in this role, you must be open to working on random days of the week and month. Your assignment can last anywhere from a day to a week or longer. If you agree to take on an assignment, you must show up. As a substitute, you must work at least one shift every 45 days.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must complete CPR/First Aid Training within 90 days of hire
• Must complete a Food Handler's permit course within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Child Development Associate Preschool Credential
• Previous Head Start experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status, such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected- group status.