About the Position
Nourish Early Learning is seeking caring, reliable substitutes to support our amazing educators when they are away for vacation, illness, or other needs. Substitutes play an important role in keeping our classrooms running smoothly, ensuring children are safe, engaged, and nurtured in our heart-forward, play-based environment.
As a substitute, you will step into various classrooms (ages infant–school age), follow established routines, and provide a warm, supportive presence for children and staff. This is a flexible role, ideal for individuals who love working with young children and want occasional or part-time hours.
Why Work at Nourish?
Nourish offers unique opportunities for growth benefits that are particular to each employee. They include, but are not limited to:
- access to a wide array of professional development opportunities
- letters of recommendations to school districts
- building a career path that fosters your gifts
Ultimately, we meet our employees where they are while holding them accountable to growth. We know that in order to inspire and promote development in children, we must be committed to our own development. Learning never ends and this challenging environment is a beautiful way to excavate our curiosity, wonder and awe.
A wonderful fit for this position would:
- Have a genuine love for children and curiosity about how they learn and grow.
- Be dependable, flexible, and adaptable to different classrooms and age groups.
- Bring patience, kindness, and a calm presence to each day.
- Be willing to get a little silly, play games, sing songs, or read stories.
- Communicate clearly and work well with classroom teachers and assistants.
Responsibilities
Substitute Teachers are responsible for (but not limited to):
- Supporting classroom routines and activities as directed by the lead teacher.
- Supervising children to ensure safety, kindness, and engagement.
- Assisting with play, learning experiences, and caregiving needs (snacks, handwashing, transitions, etc.).
- Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and clean classroom environment.
- Following state licensing and school policies, including child safety guidelines.
- Adhering with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources-i.e. ODJFS
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment for children to thrive
Requirements
The requirements for this position include:
- Experience working with young children preferred, but not required.
- Ability to follow directions and adapt to different classroom environments.
- Strong communication and reliability.
Willingness to complete required trainings and clearances:
- FBI & BCII background checks
- CPR & First Aid (can be attained onsite)
- Workplace physical
About Nourish
Nourish Early Learning is an Early Childhood Learning center that encourages the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of children. We are dedicated to nourishing the brain, body, and spirit to ensure all young children thrive, learn, and reach their full potential. By adhering to the Nourish philosophy, you will have the opportunity to make a strong impact on the cognitive and emotional development of our children.
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