Early Childhood Substitute Teacher; On-Call​/PRN

Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives at Vogel!

Are you passionate about empowering families and ensuring children are ready for school? Vogel is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Substitute Teacher (On-Call/PRN) to provide direct support to children in our classrooms. In this vital role, you’ll provide classroom coverage on an as-needed basis to support continuity of care and learning during staff absences due to vacation, illness, training, or leave.

Your work will be grounded in supporting a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children while working collaboratively with site leadership and teaching teams.

By offering encouragement and guidance, you'll help maintain a stable environment, contributing to healthier, school‑ready children. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, and highly skilled in early childhood development for children from infants through 5‑year‑olds. As part of our team, you'll be expected to familiarize yourself with important care models, including trauma‑informed care—which guides our approach to supporting families at Vogel.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team!

This is a PRN / On‑Call / Per Diem position (Non‑Exempt). The pay rate for this role is $22 – $24 per hour. Candidates must be willing to work at both the Vogel Redbird Campus and Vogel Main Campus as needed.

Vogel is a well‑established nonprofit organization located in Dallas with a history spanning over 36 years. Our core mission is centered around providing exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters, all within our NAEYC accredited child‑care facility. Our innovative approach works to support both children and their parents through a two‑generation strategy, offering resources that set families on a path toward a brighter future.

• Provides classroom coverage on an as‑needed basis to support continuity of care and learning during staff absences.
• Supports a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.
• Works collaboratively with site leadership and teaching teams.

• Serve as a substitute teacher in Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre‑K classrooms (0–5 years).
• Step into short‑term daily coverage and long‑term classroom assignments as needed.
• Maintain a nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Implement lesson plans and daily schedules aligned with center curriculum and licensing standards.
• Support children’s social‑emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development.
• Follow all Texas Child Care Licensing, health, and safety regulations.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and families.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom structures, routines, and teaching styles.
• Collaborate with leadership and teaching teams to ensure smooth classroom transitions.
• Model professionalism, reliability, and flexibility at all times.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the day.
• Ability to actively engage with young children indoors and outdoors.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Ability to meet state childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to pass background checks and required screenings.
• Flexibility and reliability with short‑notice scheduling.
• Genuine interest in working with young children.

• Experience in early childhood education, childcare, or a related field.
• Experience working with Infants through 5‑year‑olds.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, or a related field.
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed care.
• Knowledge and experience working in an NAEYC accredited program, Head Start, and/or Early Head Start program.
• Current First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain upon hire).

Vogel is dedicated to providing top‑notch early childhood programming for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, as well as their families, who have been affected by the traumatic effects of homelessness. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in positively impacting these children's lives during their crucial formative years. Together, we have the power to change their lives forever.

Did this post spark something in you? Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!