Birth to Five - Call Substitute Teacher

Position: Birth to Five On- Call Substitute Teacher
JOB TITLE:
Birth to Five On-Call Substitute Teacher
STATUS: Part-Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CUSTOMARY HOURS/WEEK: M-F,

On-call as needed

DIVISION: Program and Services

DEPARTMENT:
Early Childhood Education Services

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Site Program Director

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A

Mission

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities - in the Vincentian spirit of service - through education and programs tailored to foster thriving families and sustainable communities in Chicago.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development

Team Behaviors

Versatility - Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue; adapting one's approach as the requirements of the situation change; an eagerness for positive action; self-control; active listening.

A collaborative work model - Cooperatively working and sharing responsibility; contributing to the group effort; realizing a sense of commitment and ownership in the success of the organization's goals.

Mutual accountability - Holds others accountable with their roles; provides and receives feedback and takes constructive action.

Client/customer advocate - Identifies opportunities to improve quality of services; presents one's self professionally.

Protects confidentiality & privacy - Respects and protects information about all staff and clients.

General Summary:

The On-Call Substitute Teacher supports classroom operations in early childhood education settings serving children ages 0-5 years. This role helps maintain consistency of care and learning in the absence of regular staff. Working as part of a trauma-informed team, the substitute ensures a nurturing, emotionally safe, and developmentally appropriate environment that honors each child's individual experiences and supports their resilience, growth, and learning.

This position aligns with applicable licensing standards, early learning frameworks, performance standards, and program and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide responsive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care to children, using a trauma-informed lens that recognizes and supports children's emotional and behavioral needs.
• Assist or lead classroom activities and routines in accordance with lesson plans and schedules created by permanent staff.
• Establish predictable routines and consistent relationships to support a sense of safety and security for children with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive learning environment that fosters physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
• Promote social-emotional learning and self-regulation through modeling, encouragement, and intentional interactions.
• Maintain daily routines such as mealtimes, diapering/toileting, rest time, and transitions in a calm and supportive manner.
• Recognize signs of stress or trauma in children and respond with compassion, sensitivity, and appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Support a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom where children and families feel valued and respected.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries in all child and family interactions.
• Accurately document incidents, observations, or concerns as requested, with awareness of mandated reporting requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with classroom teams and site leadership, modeling a respectful, team-based approach.

Education Qualifications and Experiences:

• Birth to Three Program:
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with a…