Substitute Teacher

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Leaf Spring School at Cornelius

18110 Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031

Full-Time or Part-Time Substitute

Competitive Pay | Based on Experience

Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• No evenings or weekends
• Heavily discounted childcare tuition for eligible employees
• Free access to our Get Well Place for your child when ill
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities for eligible employees
• Daily meals provided
• Positive, team-centered work environment
• Supportive leadership and mentorship
• Opportunities to grow within Leaf Spring
• Eligible benefits based on employment status

Our Substitute Teachers provide dependable classroom coverage and support throughout the school based on daily staffing and enrollment needs. You will work alongside our teaching teams to maintain a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for every child.

Because substitutes may support different classrooms, flexibility and the ability to quickly become part of a classroom's established routine are important to this role.

• Provide classroom coverage and support as assigned by school leadership
• Maintain active supervision and accountability of children at all times
• Follow established classroom schedules, routines, lesson plans, and transitions
• Engage children in age-appropriate learning experiences, play, and activities
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, rest periods, transitions, and other daily routines as appropriate
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Follow all health, sanitation, infection control, safety, and licensing requirements
• Support positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management practices
• Supervise children appropriately during indoor and outdoor activities

• Build warm and positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Greet families professionally and provide excellent customer service
• Communicate important classroom information to the appropriate teacher or member of leadership
• Complete required classroom documentation and daily information as assigned
• Follow school procedures for communicating incidents, injuries, concerns, and other important information
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, employees, and school information

• Work collaboratively with lead teachers, assistant teachers, substitutes, and school leadership
• Demonstrate flexibility when supporting different classrooms and age groups
• Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude
• Follow Leaf Spring School policies, procedures, dress code, and brand standards
• Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities
• Maintain required certifications and training documentation
• Be willing to assist with additional campus needs when appropriate

• Must be at least 18 years old

• High school diploma or GED required
• Genuine love for working with children
• Dependable, patient, nurturing, and flexible
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to different classrooms, teaching teams, and age groups
• Comfortable working with children from infancy through school age
• Ability to follow classroom routines and directions from teachers and leadership
• Technology proficiency and willingness to learn school communication and documentation systems
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as required
• Previous childcare, preschool, teaching, babysitting, camp, or youth-program experience preferred
• Early Childhood Education coursework, credentials, or a CDA are a plus

Substitute Teachers may be scheduled based on school staffing needs and individual availability.

Candidates should have availability during our operating hours of 6:30 AM–6:00 PM, Monday…