On- Call Substitute Teacher (Up to 29 hours a Week)
About the role:
In alignment with Clayton Early Learning's mission, the on-call substitute teacher is responsible for assisting in the delivery of effective teaching elements and practices within the established program. As directed by the classroom teaching staff, the on-call substitute teacher assists in managing the classroom environment and supports in providing quality educational services to students using a basic understanding of teaching practices. This role is on an as needed basis with hours that will shift day to day to the needs of classroom coverage at Clayton.
Who we are:
Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.
What this role involves:
• Substitutes in infant/toddler or preschool classrooms as needed in a professional manner by actively participating as a teacher in classrooms as assigned. Relieve teachers for breaks, lunches, training, meetings, planning/coaching, and other absences and to maintain ratios.
• Provides support to classroom teachers in execution of classroom duties and student engagement.
• Assists in the supervision of 8-16 students with the classroom, which may include some students with disabilities and or behavioral difficulties.
• Follows the Conscious Discipline model for effective teaching and learning.
• Communicate with the Program Coordinator/Mentor Coaches when issues arrive in the classroom or with the daily schedule.
Compliance:
• Effectively implements Educare's core features within the classroom.
• Strongly adheres to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Maintains proper teaching credentials.
Supportive Classroom Responsibilities:
• Provides routine care for students such as changing diapers or assisting with toileting.
• Participate in the serving and clean-up of meals and snacks.
• Eat meals and snacks together "family style" with the students.
• Administers first aid/CPR when needed.
• Maintains updated professional skills in child development.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the quality of Clayton Educare education programs.
• Prepares action reports and provides them to Nutrition, Health, and Wellness specialists as needed.
What we are looking for:
Education:
• High School diploma required.
• Minimum PDIS Level 2 AND ECE 111(or Similar) or Completed ECE infant/Toddler Cert from College/Univ or EQIT.
Experience:
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a classroom, childcare, or early childhood education setting.
• Experience supporting daily classroom routines, supervising children, leading age-appropriate activities, and adapting quickly to different classroom environments as an on-call substitute teacher.
Clayton Requirements:
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting. Child abuse and neglect state registry, MVR and a national sex offender registry check every 5 years.
• Must have a valid license driver's license with evidence of active vehicle insurance.
• Pediatric first aid and CPR certification.
• Current PPD-TB testing, standard immunizations, and annual health statement, or willingness to obtain as required.
• Participate in training programs, workshops, and meetings related to the role.
• Maintains strong technology proficiency and quickly adapts to new systems, applications, and digital solutions.
Skills, Competencies & Behavioral Expectations:
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the organization's mission and values.
• Exhibits accountability and ownership by taking responsibility for commitments, actions, and results.
• Creates a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment for children, families, and employees.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, while building strong relationships and influencing employees at all levels.
• Builds strong relationships through teamwork that prioritizes safety and well-being.
• Problem-solving with resilience, emotional intelligence, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates ethical behavior in all interactions and business practices.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Practices active listening and empathy to build trust, foster positive relationships, and support effective communication.
Work Environment, Schedule & Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours as required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and move throughout the workday as required to perform job duties or with reasonable accommodation
• Ability to travel, local and out-of-state as required
What we offer:
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year
• College 529 investment options
• Identity theft protection and more
Compensation:
$20.00-$22.00 per hour
Clayton's Core Values:
At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a value-driven environment.
• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community fosters resiliency, stability, and strength.
• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.
• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.
Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under