Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant - Bunnell in Bunnell, Florida at Easter Seals Florida Inc

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Do you enjoy working with children and making a positive impact every day? Easterseals Florida's Explorer Academy is seeking a dependable, caring, and flexible Substitute Teacher / Teacher Assistant to support our early childhood classrooms during staff absences, vacations, and periods of high enrollment.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and want the flexibility to work in different classrooms while helping children learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

Schedule: Hours will be scheduled between 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, based on program needs.

Why Join Easterseals Florida?

At Easterseals, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities and empowering children and families.

We Offer:

• Professional development opportunities, both live and on-demand
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

What You'll Do

As a Substitute Teacher / Teacher Assistant, you'll help maintain a positive learning environment and provide classroom support as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing classroom coverage across multiple age groups
• Following lesson plans, daily schedules, and teacher guidance
• Supervising children and ensuring a safe learning environment
• Assisting with learning activities, meals, outdoor play, rest time, and daily routines
• Supporting children's social, emotional, and developmental growth
• Encouraging language development through meaningful conversations and open-ended questions
• Maintaining attendance records and classroom documentation
• Communicating professionally with families and team members
• Keeping classrooms clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards
• Adapting to various classrooms and serving as a positive role model
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities
• Performing other duties as needed to support program operations

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience working with young children preferred
• Experience supporting children with disabilities or special needs preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Ability to complete Florida DCF 45-Hour Child Care Training within the first 90 days of employment
• Positive, patient, and nurturing approach when working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, dependable, and eager to learn
• Commitment to developmentally appropriate practices and Easterseals values

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children's growth while gaining valuable early childhood experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help make a difference at Explorer Academy!

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 – 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@esfl.org, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.