Substitute teach young children as a lead teacher or director in licensed childcare centers and in-home programs (Infant - PreK).
Openings:
Shifts: Full-days (8-9 hrs), part-days (3-5 hrs) or on-call, make your own schedule!
- 1 Part-time or full-time in Northeast and North Denver
- 1 Full time in East Denver/Aurora
- 1 Part-time or full time in Boulder/Longmont/Lafayette/Erie
PDIS Level 3 Credential or equivalent (education, experience, and training)
This is a 1099 contractor position.
What is SOS?
The Support on Standby Program (SOS) is a licensed substitute teacher placement agency within The Wheelhouse Collaborative that provides Guest Teacher/Substitute Services to childcare centers and homes throughout the Denver Metro area.
Description: The SOS Substitute Early Childhood Teacher Lead provides substitution services for young children from infant through school-age when the permanent lead teacher is absent. All substitutes are independent contractors, not employees of the Wheelhouse Collaborative.
Substitute Lead Teachers are experienced and skilled in managing young children and assistant teachers in partnership with permanent child care staff.SOS Substitute ECT Leads are knowledgeable of developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom management skills to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications for this position are set by the State of Colorado and are required for all substitute positions.
The required documentation includes:
· ECT Leads: EQIT, Pyramid Plus, ECE 101 (Intro) and/or 103 (Guidance) with 1 year working in a classroom as a lead teacher
· Federal and CO Criminal History Background Checks AND CO child abuse background check
· PDIS Teaching Credential level 3 or equivalent (education, experience, training)
CPR/First Aid Certification
· Additional training is required before being placed on assignment and can be done while submitting documents
What are typical work hours for this position?
SOS requires at least 15 hours of weekly availability with full-day availability (8-5pm). No half-days. Child care programs typically run from 7am to 6pm so substitute work hours would reflect this.
Where will I work?
Our goal is to keep all substitute placements within 30 minutes of your home/school. However, we will go as far as 30 miles depending on the time it takes to travel to the job site. Job locations are spread out around the Denver Metro area.
You will be placed in licensed child care centers which means there is consistency throughout all centers you are placed in. They range in size and philosophy which will be shared with you when you arrive at each job assignment. You will always have time to ask questions before you are expected to in be in-ratio.
Will I work every day?
Yes, we would prefer that! How much you work depends on the hours you provide us in your employment contract. If your offer letter states full-time, we will do everything in our power to keep you at 32-40 hours. There will not be a shortage of work if you are open to travel a bit. Bonuses are available for long travel times.
When can I expect to be working in the field?
For in-state applicants (lived in CO for last 5 years), collection of documents and job training will last one weeks. For out-of-state applicants, up to four (4) weeks due to other background check requirements.
What if I need to change my work schedule?
When you complete your offer letter with your SOS Navigator, you will provide us with your work schedule. We understand that life happens and if you need to change it, just let us know in advance. We require at least a 4-week commitment to a set schedule.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a reliable car? (Uber, bussing, or carpooling are not allowed)
- Do you have a PDIS credential level 3 or equivalent? (Experience, training, ECE college courses or EQIT, Pyramid Plus) Will accept level 2 with future application for level 3.
- Please share your anticipated start date, days of the week, and shift hours you are available. 2 days/week minimum.
- What is your zip code? Are you within 30 minutes commute of Northeast Denver, Aurora, Boulder, or Longmont?
- Please share your availability for interviews.
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
