Substitute Teacher for Multi-age School

Substitute Teacher for Multi-age School: 18 months to 6 year olds

The Children’s School is hiring Substitute Teachers for an early childhood education environment to support our Lead Teachers when a salaried teacher is ill or has pre-planned vacation time. We operate our classrooms with two full time co-teachers so substitute teachers always work alongside another teacher who is familiar with the children and class schedule.

**At this time we do not have any salaried, full-time teaching opportunities available**

Our desired candidate will be able to take direction from coworkers, ask questions when clarification is needed, understands that all children are inherently good and doing the best they can with the tools they have, and be able to adapt calmly to unexpected situations that may arise as a result of working with young children. The Children's school highly values teamwork, interpersonal skills, reliability, and adaptability.

Our Substitute Teacher position is flexible, part-time work that can be last-minute. We've found this position works well for individuals who need flexibility in their schedule or want additional as-needed income. Candidates MUST be comfortable with occasionally changing diapers, assisting young children with toilet-learning, supervising play outside in the cold/hot weather, and comforting crying or upset children.

Working Hours: are as needed, or can be pre-planned as our salaried teachers will schedule their vacations/PTO weeks-months in advance. Shifts are usually 8am-4p, 8:30am-4:30pm, or 10/11am-5:30p, Monday through Friday. Half day shifts are also available; typically 8:30am-12:30pm, 12:30pm-4:30pm, or 1:30pm-5:30pm.

Becoming a Sub is a great way to get your foot in the door and we often hire our subs on as permanent, salaried teachers when an opening arises. More set hours will be available for temporary summer positions in late May '25.

The City of Boise requires all childcare workers to obtain CPR/FA certification AND a Boise City Childcare Worker License. The CCWL requires individuals to pass an extensive background check. The Children's School assists all teachers (including subs) in obtaining CPR/FA certification and pays the fees for both.

About Us:

The Children’s School teaches children aged 18 months through 6 years old. Our school serves approximately 100 families in and around Boise and has been located in Boise’s North End since 1980.

The Children’s School sees development as a process – not as something that happens to a child, but rather as the result of the child’s lively interactions in the social and physical world. Development is also affected by the interaction of emotional and cognitive experiences.

GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assist teachers with classroom supervision to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Helps implement activities with directions from main teacher
• Aids with ensuring smooth transitions
• Assists with meals, toileting, and hand washing
• Performs as needed general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe learning environment (ie. sweeping floors after mealtimes, wiping down tables, putting away toys, etc)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates tact, courtesy, tolerance and consideration for others. Interactions with individuals reflect mutual trust, respect and support
• Treats each child with dignity and respect. Respects the privacy of children by not discussing children or their families in front of other children
• Reports any medical problems, concerns, or accidents to the appropriate staff member

REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 30 days months of employment (we will assist with this)
• Obtain a Boise City Childcare License which includes a criminal history and sex registry background checks (we will assist with this)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate and receive information and ideas via oral and written methods.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as needed in the daily care of children.
• Ability to learn quickly and take directions

TRAINING OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFING EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA is preferred but not required.

The mission of The Children’s School of Boise, Inc., is to enhance human development by supporting children, during their childhood years, as they experience themselves as capable learners. The school will provide a developmentally and educationally sound program for children through age 8. In its actions, the school will serve as a community advocate for the whole and healthy development of children and families, and as a progressive educational model.

The first commitment of The Children’s School of Boise, Inc., is to the rights, interests and education of children. The school will hire teachers and other staff to serve that commitment, based on competence and qualifications to perform their designated duties, and without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, color, religious beliefs, age, marital status, disability or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $120.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call
• Weekends & holidays off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $120