Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Substitute Teacher – Early Childhood Education
Company: LeafSpring School at Cornelius Location: 18110 Statesville Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031 Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Substitute Compensation: Competitive Pay | Based on Experience Industry: Early Childhood Education | Preschool | Child Care Services
Inspire Young Minds — Join LeafSpring as a Substitute Teacher!
Do you love working with children and enjoy bringing positive energy into the classroom? LeafSpring School at Cornelius is looking for dependable, flexible, and nurturing Substitute Teachers to join our school community.
As a Substitute Teacher, you will play an important role in helping our classrooms continue to run smoothly when additional support is needed. You may work with children from infancy through school age, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, building relationships, and making a difference wherever they are needed.
Whether you are looking for full-time hours or a flexible part-time opportunity, we would love to meet you!
Why Work at LeafSpring?
Competitive pay based on experience
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
No evenings or weekends
Heavily discounted childcare tuition for eligible employees
Free access to our Get Well Place for your child when ill
Paid training and professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement opportunities for eligible employees
Daily meals provided
Positive, team-centered work environment
Supportive leadership and mentorship
Opportunities to grow within LeafSpring
Eligible benefits based on employment status
Your Role as a Substitute Teacher
Our Substitute Teachers provide dependable classroom coverage and support throughout the school based on daily staffing and enrollment needs. You will work alongside our teaching teams to maintain a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for every child.
Because substitutes may support different classrooms, flexibility and the ability to quickly become part of a classroom's established routine are important to this role.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Support & Supervision
Provide classroom coverage and support as assigned by school leadership
Maintain active supervision and accountability of children at all times
Follow established classroom schedules, routines, lesson plans, and transitions
Engage children in age-appropriate learning experiences, play, and activities
Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
Assist with meals, diapering, toileting, rest periods, transitions, and other daily routines as appropriate
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
Follow all health, sanitation, infection control, safety, and licensing requirements
Support positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management practices
Supervise children appropriately during indoor and outdoor activities
Communication & Family Engagement
Build warm and positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
Greet families professionally and provide excellent customer service
Communicate important classroom information to the appropriate teacher or member of leadership
Complete required classroom documentation and daily information as assigned
Follow school procedures for communicating incidents, injuries, concerns, and other important information
Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, employees, and school information
Teamwork & Professionalism
Work collaboratively with lead teachers, assistant teachers, substitutes, and school leadership
Demonstrate flexibility when supporting different classrooms and age groups
Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts
Maintain a professional and positive attitude
Follow LeafSpring School policies, procedures, dress code, and brand standards
Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities
Maintain required certifications and training documentation
Be willing to assist with additional campus needs when appropriate
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED required
Genuine love for working with children
Dependable, patient, nurturing, and flexible
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to adapt to different classrooms, teaching teams, and age groups
Comfortable working with children from infancy through school age
Ability to follow classroom routines and directions from teachers and leadership
Technology proficiency and willingness to learn school communication and documentation systems
CPR and First Aid Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as required
Previous childcare, preschool, teaching, babysitting, camp, or youth-program experience preferred
Early Childhood Education coursework, credentials, or a CDA are a plus
Scheduling
Substitute Teachers may be scheduled based on school staffing needs and individual availability.
Candidates should have availability during our operating hours of 6:30 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Both full-time and part-time candidates are encouraged to apply.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
Lift up to 50 pounds
Bend, kneel, sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the day
Sit and engage with children at their level
Actively participate in classroom and playground activities
Work both indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures
Supervise active classroom and playground environments
Positively interact with children, families, coworkers, and visitors throughout the workday
Make a Difference — One Classroom at a Time
At LeafSpring School at Cornelius, our Substitute Teachers are an important part of our school community. Your flexibility and support help provide consistency for our children, families, and teaching teams every day.
If you are dependable, caring, energetic, and passionate about working with children, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the LeafSpring School at Cornelius team!
18110 Statesville Rd. | Cornelius, NC 28031
LeafSpring School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are provided without discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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 franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.