Float/Substitute Teacher

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour Job description: The Learning Tree Childcare Center Position: Float/Substitute Teacher Employment Type: Part-Time / As Needed Reports To: Childcare Center Director Position Summary The Learning Tree is seeking a dependable, flexible, and caring Float/Substitute Teacher to support our classrooms and teaching staff as needs arise throughout the center. The Float/Substitute Teacher may work in a variety of classrooms and age groups, providing coverage for staff absences, breaks, planning time, and other staffing needs. Because this position moves between classrooms, the ideal candidate is adaptable, takes initiative, builds relationships quickly, and is comfortable stepping into different environments and routines. Most importantly, this position helps ensure that every classroom remains safe, supported, and well cared for. Key Responsibilities • Provide classroom coverage when regular teachers are absent or unavailable. • Provide coverage for staff breaks, lunches, meetings, and planning time. • Work with children in a variety of age groups and classroom environments. • Maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios at all times. • Provide active and attentive supervision of children. • Follow the established schedule, routines, lesson plans, and expectations of each classroom. • Engage children through play, conversation, learning activities, and positive interactions. • Assist with meals, snacks, diapering, toileting, rest time, transitions, and other daily routines as appropriate for the age group. • Help maintain clean, organized, and safe classrooms. • Support lead teachers and classroom staff wherever assistance is needed. • Use positive, relationship-based approaches when addressing children's behavior. • Communicate important information about children or classroom situations to the appropriate teacher or administrator. • Follow all Learning Tree policies, procedures, health practices, and safety expectations. • Complete incident reports and other required documentation when necessary. • Be willing to assist with center-wide needs outside of a specific classroom when requested. • Work collaboratively and positively with teachers, administrators, children, and families. Qualifications • Must meet all applicable State of Ohio requirements for employment in a licensed childcare program. • Previous experience working with children is preferred. • Must be dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts. • Comfortable working with multiple age groups. • Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments, schedules, and teaching teams. • Patient, flexible, positive, and able to remain calm in changing situations. • Able to communicate effectively with children, coworkers, leadership, and families. • Willing to receive direction and work as part of a team. • Able to take initiative and recognize where help is needed. • Willing to support the mission, vision, and values of The Learning Tree. What We're Looking For A great Float/Substitute Teacher is someone who can walk into a classroom, quickly understand what is needed, and become a helpful part of the team. We are looking for someone who is flexible enough to move from room to room while still providing consistent, high-quality care. This person should be willing to jump in, help wherever needed, and bring a positive attitude to every classroom. The Float/Substitute Teacher plays an important role at The Learning Tree. By filling gaps and supporting our teachers, this position helps our classrooms run smoothly and allows our staff to provide the best possible care for children.