Substitute Teacher with Head Start

Make a difference in your community, one classroom at a time.

We're seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team as substitute teachers. Whether you're a recent graduate, a retired professional, a stay-at-home parent, or simply passionate about education, you can inspire students and support schools on your own schedule.

Pay is $16.00/hour. This position is on-call, meaning you will be contacted as needed to fulfill your duties. As a result, your schedule can fluctuate day to day, offering a dynamic work environment. While this may require adaptability, it also offers significant flexibility, allowing you to balance work commitments with personal time more effectively; starting as a substitute also opens the door to other positions, such as Classroom Aide, which come with a pay raise and enrollment in the CDA program, which UCA pays for.

Job Summary

The Substitute Teacher is a key member of the classroom team, helping provide quality education for children and their families. Their primary responsibility is to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

They plan engaging activities that support children's development and build strong relationships that promote growth. They must also communicate well with staff and families and maintain consistent routines to provide stability during the regular teacher's absence.

To succeed in this role, you must be open to working on random days of the week and month. Your assignment can last anywhere from a day to a week or longer. If you agree to take on an assignment, you must show up. As a substitute, you must work at least one shift every 45 days.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must complete CPR/First Aid Training within 90 days of hire
• Must complete a Food Handler's permit course within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Child Development Associate Preschool Credential
• Previous Head Start experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Apply today and start making a difference tomorrow!

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status, such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected- group status.