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Substitute Teacher - Opportunity to Grow into Full-Time
Job Code:2025-TARRANT-016
Location:Tarrant County, TX
FT/PT Status:Part Time
  

Position Overview
$15/hour, Part-Time
Currently hiring for all locations across Tarrant County.

Opportunity to Grow into Full-Time:
The Substitute Teacher role is designed not only to support daily classroom needs but also to serve as a pathway to full-time employment for individuals committed to high-quality early childhood education. Substitutes who demonstrate reliability, strong classroom engagement, and alignment with our program’s values may be considered for permanent teaching roles as they become available.

Role Overview:
The Substitute Teacher supports classroom teachers in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. This role assists with daily classroom operations, including guiding children through learning activities, supervising routines, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing materials. Substitutes may work across multiple locations and rotate between classrooms as needed.

The Substitute Teacher collaborates closely with instructional staff to meet the individual needs of each child, ensure active supervision, and foster positive, trusting relationships with children and families. Ongoing training and participation in professional development are required to support high-quality early childhood care and education.

    • Support campus staff and assist in assigned classrooms as needed.
    •  Guide children in activities that support physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development under teacher supervision.
    •  Respond to individual developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
    •  Actively supervise children indoors and on the playground.
    •  Help prepare materials and adapt the physical environment as needed.
    •  Monitor children to ensure safety at all times.
    •  Maintain positive communication with children and families.
    •  Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, hygiene, rest, and play routines.
    •  Keep classroom areas clean, organized, and sanitary, including light cleaning tasks.
    •  Complete 20 hours of annual training and attend required staff development.
    •  Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  •  Must obtain an age-appropriate CDA within one year (related degrees may substitute).
  •  Minimum six months of childcare experience.
  •  Strong understanding of human behavior and effective communication skills.
  •  Able to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
  •  Warm, calm, and patient approach with infants.
  • Reliable, insured vehicle for transportation.
  •  Must meet all health and safety requirements, including:
     Passing a pre-employment and/or periodic physical exam
     Annual TB screening
     Background check and renewals as required 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to frequently walk and stand for extended periods of time. 
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to twist, turn, kneel, bend, and stoop.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to monitor children’s safety in activities when needed.