Early Childhood Substitute Associate Teacher

Overview

Early Childhood Substitute Associate Teacher role at TEACH-LA. This position supports care, instruction, and development of preschool-aged children under general supervision, including assisting in lesson planning, supervising daily activities, serving meals, and maintaining a safe, healthy environment.

The Substitute Associate Teacher will work under general supervision, supporting the care, instruction, and development of preschool-aged children. This includes assisting in lesson planning, supervising daily activities, serving meals, and ensuring a safe, healthy environment.

• Share teaching duties with a Teacher I or II
• Supervise children in indoor/outdoor settings
• Prepare snacks/meals and maintain clean food areas
• Promote healthy hygiene habits (including diapering as needed)
• Assist in lesson planning and developmental assessments
• Support teacher-parent conferences and occasional home visits
• Maintain records (attendance, progress, assessments)
• Set up classrooms and organize materials
• Travel to various school locations (within 15 mile radius)

• 12 completed ECE/CD units required (AA degree or higher preferred)
• Minimum 6 months–1 year experience with preschool children (Head Start experience a plus)
• Strong understanding of child development and classroom management
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance or reliable transportation
• DOJ fingerprint clearance (Livescan with CA Community Care Licensing)
• Bilingual skills a plus

• TB test (within past 11 months) and health screen clearance
• Immunizations: MMR, Tdap, Flu
• COVID vaccination or approved exemption
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. and meet physical demands of active work with young children

We prepare educators to nurture young children through training, on-the-job experience, and a supportive professional network so you can succeed in your ECE career. TEACH Track is our workforce initiative designed to open doors for those who need it most—including English Language Learners and individuals who have been long-term unemployed. Funded by the U.S. Department Of Labor, TEACH Track helps you overcome barriers to entering the early childhood field by providing:

• Financial assistance to cover the upfront costs of becoming an educator
• Professional training from trusted education partners
• Paid, on-the-job classroom experience
• Job placements with real opportunities to grow in early childhood education

Our mission is to expand access to quality jobs while preparing the next generation of educators to nurture and inspire young children.

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