Substitute Early Childhood Educator

Job Description: Seasonal Substitute Early Childhood Educator

Position Type: Seasonal, Part-Time
Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Hours: 15 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Seasonal Substitute Early Childhood Educator to support our early childhood learning environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, understands the importance of early childhood development, and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging space where children can learn and grow.

This position provides classroom support and coverage as needed during the seasonal period.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for young children.
• Assist with daily classroom routines, transitions, and activities.
• Support age-appropriate learning experiences through play, creativity, music, movement, and exploration.
• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
• Assist with snack time, meals, toileting, diapering, handwashing, and other daily care routines, as applicable.
• Encourage positive social interactions, emotional development, and respectful behavior.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Follow established classroom policies, health and safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Communicate professionally and collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families as appropriate.
• Adapt to the needs of the classroom and provide flexible support where needed.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for working with young children.
• Dependable, punctual, patient, and nurturing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities and routines.
• Previous experience in childcare, preschool, or early childhood education preferred.
• Relevant early childhood education credentials or certifications preferred, as applicable.
• Ability to meet applicable background check, health, and childcare licensing requirements.

Schedule and Availability

• Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Commitment: Seasonal, part-time
• Availability to work consistently throughout the agreed-upon seasonal period.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings warmth, patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude to the classroom. The ideal candidate understands that young children thrive in environments where they feel safe, valued, supported, and encouraged to explore the world around them.