Substitute Teacher

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a caring, responsible, and flexible substitute teacher to help cover classrooms when regular teachers are absent. The substitute will work with children ranging from infants through preschool age, helping maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities include:

• Stepping into different classrooms as needed throughout the school.
  
• Assisting with daily routines, including circle time, snack, lunch, outdoor play, and activities.
  
• Supporting teachers with classroom management and daily activities.
  
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.
  
• Following CELC's routines, policies, and curriculum.
  
• Providing loving, attentive care and ensuring every child feels safe and included.
  

Qualifications:

• Must enjoy working with young children.
  
• Patient, nurturing, dependable, and flexible.
  
• Comfortable working with different age groups.
  
• Able to work well as part of a team.
  
• Previous childcare or preschool experience preferred.
  
• Must meet all NJ state childcare employment requirements, including required clearances and training.
  

Schedule: Flexible, as needed, with opportunities for additional hours.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoys being part of a warm, caring preschool community!