Substitute Teacher (On-Call | Flexible Schedule)
Full Time • Westfield
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About Us
The Learning Experience at Westfield is a premier early childhood education center dedicated to fostering a love of learning in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. We believe in the power of play-based learning and strive to create meaningful experiences that support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Position Overview
We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic Substitute Teachers to join our team on an as-needed basis. This role is perfect for individuals who love working with children and need flexibility in their schedule. Substitute Teachers will fill in for classroom staff during absences, vacations, or training days.
Our center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and substitute shifts may vary depending on classroom coverage needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support classroom teachers in providing a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- Follow lesson plans and routines established by the lead teacher to ensure continuity of care and learning.
- Engage with children in meaningful play, learning activities, and group interactions.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom while following all health and safety guidelines.
- Communicate effectively and positively with children, staff, and families.
- Adapt to different age groups and classrooms as needed throughout the day.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred).
- Experience working with young children in a preschool or childcare setting.
- Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt quickly to different classroom environments.
- Strong communication skills and a caring, patient demeanor.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Why Join Our Team
- Flexible schedule – work based on your availability and our center’s needs.
- Supportive, family-like environment with a passionate team.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and full-time advancement.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!
The Learning Experience – Westfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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