Preschool Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Substitute Preschool Teacher (As-Needed)

Small Blessings Preschool (Hyde Park United Methodist Church) - Tampa, FL

Do you love working with young children but need a flexible schedule? Small Blessings Preschool is seeking caring, dependable Substitute Preschool Teachers to join our team on an as-needed basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for retired educators, college students, stay-at-home parents, experienced caregivers, or anyone who enjoys working with children and is looking for flexible, rewarding work.

Our substitutes support classrooms serving children ages 2–5 in a warm, play-based, faith-centered environment where children feel loved, engaged, and excited to learn.

What You'll Do

• Step into classrooms as needed to support children ages 2–5.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Follow classroom routines and lesson plans provided by the Lead Teacher.
• Support children's learning through play, exploration, and positive interactions.
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, meals, outdoor play, and daily routines.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
• Help ensure classrooms remain organized, clean, and welcoming.

What We're Looking For

• A warm, positive, and patient attitude with a genuine love for young children.
• Dependable, flexible, and comfortable working with different age groups and classroom teams.
• Experience working with children (preschool, childcare, nannying, camps, babysitting, teaching, or similar experience) preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• CDA, 45-hour Florida Child Care Training, or early childhood coursework is a plus (or willingness to obtain required training if applicable).
• Ability to actively supervise young children and meet the physical requirements of the position.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Flexible, as-needed scheduling -you choose when you're available.
• Friendly, supportive team environment.
• School-year schedule with holidays and breaks.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of age groups and classrooms.
• Meaningful work making a difference in the lives of young children.

Job Type: Part-time, As Needed

Pay: $15–$18 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Small Blessings Preschool – A Ministry of Hyde Park United Methodist Church

At Small Blessings Preschool, we believe childhood is a time to wonder, explore, and grow. Serving children ages 2–5 in Tampa, we provide a faith-based, play-based learning environment where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to thrive. Guided by our mission to Make God's Love Real, we partner with families to nurture children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.

Company Description

Small Blessings Preschool – A Ministry of Hyde Park United Methodist Church\r\rAt Small Blessings Preschool, we believe childhood is a time to wonder, explore, and grow. Serving children ages 2–5 in Tampa, we provide a faith-based, play-based learning environment where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to thrive. Guided by our mission to Make God's Love Real, we partner with families to nurture children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.