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Substitute Teacher (8-40 hours per week)

Educare of Omaha Inc. -
Omaha, NE

Job Details

Part-time
$20 an hour

Benefits

403(b) matching
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

At Educare of Omaha, Inc., we invest in our staff just as much as we invest in our children. Reimagine your role. Rediscover your passion. Join the Fun. Make a Difference.

WHO WE ARE

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a collaborative partnership between Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families.

POSITION DETAILS

The Substitute Teacher plays an essential role in the classroom by providing educational, social, and emotional development for all students by following the program standards of Educare of Omaha, Early Head Start, Sixpence, Nebraska Department of Education, and NAEYC. The Substitute Teacher enhances student learning during the period of absence of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for maintaining the program’s educational requirement as well as meeting the children’s individual needs.

LOCATION

Assigned to one Educare school (Kellom, Indian Hill, Skinner, Gateway, or Kennedy)

SCHEDULE

Temporary Full-time and Temporary Part-time (8-40 hours per week)

Two Substitute Opportunities Available

Tier 1 – Center-Based On-Call Floater

Flexible, on-call schedule (up to 3 shifts per week)
Assigned to one Educare school (Kellom, Indian Hill, Skinner, Gateway, or Kennedy)
Provide classroom coverage for daily absences, planning blocks, or short-term needs
Great fit for candidates seeking flexibility and experience in early childhood settings

Tier 2 – Vacancy Coverage Pool

Provide a set schedule bi-weekly
Provide consistent support in a set classroom to one Educare school where there is an ongoing vacancy
Float across Educare sites as needed
Help maintain continuity of care and instruction for children and families

POSITION DETAILS

Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which teachers are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.
Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management.
Take necessary and reasonable actions to ensure the safety of children, materials, and center equipment.
Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, pupils, school personnel, and members of the public by communicating in a confidential, polite, and refined manner.
Ability to comply with written and oral instructions.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education (Early Childhood preferred) preferred.
An Active CDA, or willingness to obtain (if working 30 hours or more weekly)
Two years early childhood experience in a group setting preferred.
Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

✔️ Generous Paid Time Off:

- Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year

✔️ Competitive Pay & Benefits:

- Hourly rate of $20 per hour
- Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck
- No copays for mental health therapy
- Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match

✔️ Thrive in Your Career:

- Ongoing coaching and professional development
- Obtain your Child Development Associate (CDA) certification at no cost
- Tuition assistance available
- No contracts
- Smaller class sizes (8–17 students)
- Additional teacher support in every classroom

Substitute Teachers and Assistants are eligible for insurance benefits if working 30+ hours per week.

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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