Early Childhood Center Substitute Teachers

Do you love working with young children? Are you looking for work that fits flexibly into your schedule? Are you interested in a career in early childcare and education, or are you moving towards retirement but not quite ready to step away fully?  If so, substitute teaching at JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Center in West Orange may be for you!

We are a progressive early learning center and preschool in a welcoming community, with a beautiful facility and supportive workplace. Our school is inspiring and empowering of our students and staff.  We are seeking substitute teachers with flexibility for morning, afternoon, or all-day availability (7:15am-6pm) to support classrooms with children from infant to age 4. Frequency of work may afford you use of some of the JCC facilities as an additional benefit.

Responsibilities:

• Fill in for a teacher who has taken time off for vacation, illness or other personal matters
• Care for children for the duration of your shift, ensuring a safe and engaging early learning experience
• Assist with learning activities, art projects, music, mealtimes, outside time and more
• Work with a team of teachers – follow the lead of other teachers in the program as well as the Director and Supervisors

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal candidates will be nurturing, patient, reliable, joyful, and comfortable working within a team. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent GED
• Child Development Associate Certification and/or college degree in related field preferred but not required

Compensation: $18-$20 / hr. depending on experience and credentials.

Qualified candidates should email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Leslie Fleischman, Director – Early Childhood Center, at [email protected].

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Agency Information:
JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for 149 years, bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs. Here at the J, we take every precaution to keep our community safe and healthy, as well as warm, inclusive, and welcoming.