Substitute Teacher Childcare
Are you ready to inspire, lead, and grow with a team that values your passion for early childhood education? Skipwith Academy is excited to welcome enthusiastic “on-call” Substitute Teachers for our Child Care centers. As a Substitute you will assist in covering key positions. With a legacy of excellence and a heart for children, we’re looking for educators who want to make a meaningful difference every single day.
Position information:
- This is an hourly position that is on demand with competitive pay
- Substitutes will be scheduled for all shifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30 am to 6:00 pm or 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
- This position reports to the Center Director
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities
What You’ll Do:
- Ability to travel and cover positions within the district (locations include Ashland, Chester, Colonial Heights, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, and Richmond)
- Create and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to students
- Support children through learning, play, meals, and rest
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspiring classroom environment
- Collaborate with your team to develop creative curriculum ideas
- Communicate with families daily through mobile apps and personal updates
- Cover lunch, breaks, and other duties as assigned
You’re a Great Fit If You:
- Love children and early childhood education
- Are committed to the families and communities we serve
- Love teaching and know how to create teachable moments
- Are passionate about education and lifelong learning
- Believe that parents are partners in their child’s education
What You Bring:
- CDA, ECE certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field (or equivalent coursework)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role for a licensed childcare or educational facility required
- Active enrollment in an accredited program may be considered with experience
- Ability to meet Virginia licensing standards and pass a background check
- Willingness to work flexible hours based on program needs
What We Offer:
- Health and Dental insurance coverage is available to full-time employees
- Childcare discounts, including discounts on our primary school classrooms and public school before and after-school programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to use towards annual medical expenses
- A 401(k) plan with an employer match for eligible employees
- Paid training onsite and an Educational Allowance program to assist employees with continuing education
- Paid leave for eligible employees
- Complimentary meals onsite
At Skipwith Academy, we believe teaching is more than a job, it is a calling. If you’re ready to build a career that matters, we’d love to meet you.