Substitute, Education ​/ Teaching

Launch is dedicated to ensuring a brilliant start for all children. Through our preschool, after-school, and summer programs, we provide equitable access to the highest-quality learning and care in a safe, enriching environment that prepares children for success in school and life. Our programs serve a diverse group of over 1,000 children ages 3-12 and are located on-site in 10 Seattle Public Schools locations, 3 community centers, and one Impact Public School location.

Drawing on more than 48 years of experience, we serve as a proven model of effective programming and a passionate advocate for children, families, and communities. Launch strives to live an anti-racist, inclusive existence and welcomes diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives.

Substitute teachers are responsible for providing a safe, caring, and academically and socially enriching environment for school-age children. This position ensures that the curriculum and activities are developmentally appropriate and meet all identified academic and developmental domains.

• Supervise and manage groups of children
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Maintain the safety of children
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the site
• Prepare and serve snacks to the children
• Build strong and nurturing relationships with children and families
• Positive communication with parents, staff, supervisors, school, etc.
• Enforce all general safety rules of the center
• Assist in positive behavior management techniques when required
• Obtain required training and ongoing professional development
• Ability to work a minimum of 1 shift every two months.

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• A minimum of 1 year of education beyond high school is required. An AA in education or a related field is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children is required
• A minimum of one year of experience working with school-age children, demonstrating knowledge and competence in:
• Activity planning/coordinating
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• Proven ability to communicate with children and adults in a positive and proactive manner
• Ability to create versatile and varied age-appropriate activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Dependable transportation, ability to get to all site locations as needed.

Desired but not required:

• Experience working in a non-profit organization
• BA degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

• Ability to work and interact with children and parents
• Create and implement curriculum, utilizing Student Voice and Choice. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment on cross-functional teams with a wide range of personalities
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance
• TB Clearance
• Food Worker Card
• First Aid/CPR
• Mandated Reported Training
• Must attend any required training

• Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Trainings:
• Medication Management
• Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

• Completion of STARS Basic 30 hour Child Care course

The statement contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.