Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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

Substitute Teacher – Early Childhood Education Company: LeafSpring School at Cornelius
Location: 18110 Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Substitute
Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience
Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services

Inspire Young Minds — Join LeafSpring as a Substitute Teacher!

Do you love working with children and enjoy bringing positive energy into the classroom? LeafSpring School at Cornelius is looking for dependable, flexible, and nurturing Substitute Teachers to join our school community.

As a Substitute Teacher, you will play an important role in helping our classrooms continue to run smoothly when additional support is needed. You may work with children from infancy through school age , making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, building relationships, and making a difference wherever they are needed.

Whether you are looking for full-time hours or a flexible part-time opportunity, we would love to meet you!

Why Work at LeafSpring?

• 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 LeafSpring

• Eligible benefits based on employment status

Your Role as a Substitute Teacher

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.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support & Supervision

• 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

Communication & Family Engagement

• 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

Teamwork & Professionalism

• 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 LeafSpring 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

Qualifications

• 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

Scheduling

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 through Friday .

Both full-time and part-time candidates are encouraged to apply .

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Bend, kneel, sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the day

• Sit and engage with children at their level

• Actively participate in classroom and playground activities

• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures

• Supervise active classroom and playground environments

• Positively interact with children, families, coworkers, and visitors throughout the workday

Make a Difference — One Classroom at a Time

At LeafSpring School at Cornelius, our Substitute Teachers are an important part of our school community. Your flexibility and support help provide consistency for our children, families, and teaching teams every day.

If you are dependable, caring, energetic, and passionate about working with children , we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the LeafSpring School at Cornelius team!

18110 Statesville Rd. | Cornelius, NC 28031

LeafSpring School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are provided without discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.