Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Substitute Teacher

Hours/Week: Minimum 5 hours per week

Schedule: TBD

Compensation range: $16.67

Reports to: Director of LEEEC

Direct Report(s): 0

Internal Job Code: CS-LE-SUB3

Job Posted: 7/20/2026

Since 1906 YWCA Utah has been a voice for women, a force for change, and a place for hope. Our enduring belief is that better lives for women – all women – will lead to stronger families and communities. YWCA is Utah’s most comprehensive provider of family violence services; our programs include walk-in services and a crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional housing, children’s programs, and a vast array of supportive services. In addition to our work in the area of family violence, the YWCA also reaches out broadly into the community with offerings for every woman, including a nationally accredited child care and early education center, leadership opportunities for women at all life stages, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life.

Mission: YWCA Utah is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

In addition to being a part of an organization dedicated to race & gender equity in Utah, benefits of working at YWCA include:

• Professional development with internal and external training opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing counseling options to employees, partners, and dependents
Position Summary

Assisting lead teacher in planning and implementing a nationally accredited early education program to ensure health, safety, and enrichment of children. This position includes a 90-day evaluation period, after which performance will be reviewed.

Essential Job functions
• Planning, implementing and supervising early preschool education activities in order to enhance their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth.
• Provide developmentallyappropriate education and care, comfort, nurturing and guidance to early preschool children in order to enhance their emotional and physical growth as outlined by NAEYC and State Licensing guidelines.
• Ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of facility according with health and hygiene standards, including but not limited to the toileting area, toys, cots, sheets, diaper changing area and food service/preparation area.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping, data collection, and anecdotal child reports in order to ensure coordinated departmental interventions.
Competencies & Essential Skills:
• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinker: Ability to solve and analyze problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to provide exceptional customer service to supporters, partners, board members and coworkers. Exceptional communication skills and ability to respond to difficult situations.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask and work efficiently within close time constraints. Ability to work under pressure and in a stressful environment.
• Business Knowledge: Ability to master the components of a multidisciplinary and multiprogrammatic organization and partner organizations. Knowledge and understanding of antiracism, gender equity and violence against women.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement and problemsolving techniques in the decisionmaking process.
• Technology/Tools: Ability to use various computer systems and applications including proficiency in online and electronic communication strategies.
• Commitment to mission: Demonstrates commitment to YWCA Utah’s mission and philosophy. Actively engages in YWCA Utah’s antiracism work.
• Compliance: Adhere to YWCA Utah’s policies and is committed to act legally and ethically within the scope of the work.
Ideal candidates will have the following:
• Knowledge and experience in administrative and/or nonprofit operations, programs, policies and protocols.
• Familiarity with basic budgeting and bookkeeping.
• Welcoming & inclusive personality
• General knowledge of direct victim services, violence against women and sexual violence issues; gender and race equity, from a feminist perspective.
• Understanding of equity, antioppression and traumainformed philosophies.
Qualifications
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Early Childhood training and/or experience preferred.
• Meet all State Child Care Licensing Requirements including Food Handler’s permit, CPR/First Aid.
• An understanding of and agreement with YWCA Utah’s mission, values and philosophy regarding the elimination of racism, empowerment of women and commitment to antioppression work and social justice.
• Understanding and commitment to issues of cultural diversity and antiracism.
• Ability to work scheduled hours on a regular basis, some weekends and evenings required.
• Proficiency with general office duties, computer systems and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete projects within established timeframe.
• Demonstrated experience functioning within multidisciplinary settings.
• Skilled in establishing effective working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate and invite collaboration.
• Able to demonstrate skills in effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Health and Human Services background check, eVerify, and i9.
Physical/Sensory Demands

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees; walk and stand for long periods of time; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. Travel to attend conferences, training, outreach and other events occurs routinely.

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

YWCA Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others from historically underrepresented communities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process due to disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.