Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

$22,880 - $24,960/Yr

Opportunity School - Amarillo, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Amarillo, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

Opportunity School is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Early Childhood Substitute Teachers. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to create a nurturing and educational environment for young children aged 0-3. Our mission is to equip young children and their families for success through high-quality early childhood education and caring family support. As a high-performing early childhood education center, we believe in the importance of fostering a strong foundation for learning through play and interaction. In this role, you will be responsible for providing developmentally appropriate care and education, ensuring that each child feels safe, loved, and engaged. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support the holistic development of each child, focusing on their mental, emotional, and social growth. The position requires a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment, as well as regular communication with parents to understand and support their children's needs. Opportunity School values passion and dependability over experience, offering paid on-the-job training to help you develop the necessary skills. We are looking for individuals who are cool-tempered, friendly, and eager to learn about child development and preschool educational methods. If you have a genuine interest in early childhood education and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, we encourage you to apply and let your passion shine at Opportunity School!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a calming and caring environment for infant/toddler children
• Use a developmentally appropriate curriculum to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem, language, motor, and cognitive skills
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche
• Collaborate with other teachers and work together as a team
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Requirements

• Childcare CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Child Development Associate Certification
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Entry level with under 1 year of experience

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in early childhood education and working with young children and families

Benefits

• Paid training
• On-the-job training