On Call Substitute Childcare Teacher, City, UT

Overview Are you a teacher or childcare provider looking for well-paid, meaningful and flexible work? Have you worked in early childcare or with elementary-aged students? At Patch Caregiving, we offer backup childcare to hourly workers through their employers because we believe no one should have to choose between showing up to work and showing up for their families.

Our care spaces are conveniently located within parents' place of employment for easy drop-off and pick-up. We are seeking kind, motivated, empathetic teachers to manage our play-based, multi-age care room in Salt Lake City, UT.

We are looking for an on call substitute childcare teacher to cover day shifts during the week (as needed) between the hours of ~ 10 am - 4 pm.

Responsibilities Care for and ensure safety of all children in our play-based care room (ages 2 -12)

Respond to dynamics and tricky behaviors in the care room with kindness and age-appropriate conflict management skills

Communicate respectfully with the children's parents to share regular updates, and contact them in the case of an emergency

Create curriculum and plan activities to lead with children

Collect and manage paperwork and other records for parents and children as needed

Collaborate with other teachers, Center Director(s), and staff members to create an optimal care environment that is clean, safe, inclusive, and fun

Meet with Center Director(s) on a regular basis for check-ins and professional development

Engage in ongoing training on a variety of childcare and safety related topics

Participate in advertising efforts to increase awareness of Patch childcare services among parents as needed (e.g. in-person enrollment events, parent outreach, etc.)

Other duties as assigned

Basic qualifications High school diploma or equivalent

At least 1 year of experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting as Lead Teacher (e.g. does not include babysitting or nannying)

Knowledge of child development stages and age-appropriate learning techniques

Understanding of health, hygiene, and safety standards for children

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children and parents

Curriculum and lesson planning experience

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage classroom activities effectively

Patience, empathy, and ability to handle challenging behaviors and tricky situations with a positive and constructive approach

Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with other childcare providers and staff as-needed

Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for children, families, and colleagues

Comfort with modern technologies and tools used for communicating with parents and staff

Flexibility and adaptability to programmatic changes

First Aid and CPR certification (we can support completion of these prior to start date)

Additional Requirements This role requires active engagement with young children throughout the day. Caregivers must be able to:

Lift and carry children weighing up to 40-50 lbs

Sit, kneel, bend, squat, and move easily between floor-level and standing positions

Stand and walk for extended periods of time

Push strollers and carry childcare supplies (bags, equipment)

Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of children

Respond quickly in emergency situations

Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Preferred qualifications More than 3 years of experience as Lead Teacher of a classroom or as Center Director

Experience being alone in a classroom with children of different ages, including school-age children

Bachelor\'s or Associate\'s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Relevant certifications in early childhood education, such as Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Understanding of diverse learning styles and the ability to tailor teaching approaches accordingly

Benefits Free First Aid / CPR training and certification

Weekly paychecks

Paid sick time

Professional coaching catered to your unique needs and goals

Flexible days off

This is a great position for an experienced childcare professional who loves working with children of different ages, seeks autonomy in the classroom, and desires variety and flexibility at work. If you have all or most of the above qualifications and are excited to join our mission-driven organization, please contact us - we'd love to connect with you.

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