Substitute - Toddler & Preschool

Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start); Durango (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 sick days, plus 1 hour sick time for

Job summary

Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is seeking an Early Childhood Substitute to support Preschool and Toddler classrooms when regular staff are absent. You will help maintain a safe, nurturing environment, assist with daily routines, meals, outdoor play, and child guidance in a dynamic early childhood program.

This role fits someone flexible and dependable who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while contributing to a collaborative learning community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Background checks are required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Support Preschool and Toddler classrooms when regular staff are absent.
• Assist with daily routines, classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, and child guidance.
• Substitute as a classroom Floats and provide support to ensure continuity of care and smooth daily program operations.

Skills

Flexible

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Substitute - Early Childhood

Exciting things are happening at Tri-County Head Start!

This summer, our Durango program will be moving into a brand new, state-of-the-art child care facility, designed with top-notch early learning spaces as well as modern safety and security features to support quality early childhood education, collaboration, and care. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our team during an exciting season of growing and shaping a fresh learning environment for children, families, and staff.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Substitute supports Preschool and Toddler classrooms when regular teaching staff is absent. This position helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment by assisting with daily routines, classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, and child guidance. Substitutes may also serve as classroom Floats and provide support wherever needed to ensure continuity of care for children and smooth daily program operations.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with young children, is flexible, dependable, and wants to make a meaningful difference in an early childhood setting.

Schedule: Varies and as needed Monday - Friday, 7:15 - 3:15
Pay Range: $17.05 - $18.55 per hour, depending on education and experience

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in early childhood education preferred
• Background checks are required for hire

Eligible employee benefits include:

• 4 sick days, plus 1 hour sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked

Employees have meaningful opportunities to be a Difference Maker in the lives of children and families. We are eager to invest in your career through training, coaching, and advancement opportunities so you can grow, thrive, and feel good about your work.

Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.