Substitute Educator

Description

**About Us** We are a B Corp-certified company whose mission is to increase access to high-quality early childhood care and education services in vulnerable communities. **The Opportunity** **This is a position designed to temporarily replace one of our current educators due to illness, vacation, or special events. Substitute assignments are contracted on a per-day basis.** As a Substitute Educator at Hipocampus, you will have the opportunity to: * Create meaningful learning experiences for the children attending the center. * Learn Hipocampus’s educational model and, if an opportunity arises, apply for the Community Educator position. **Experience and Knowledge** * Bachelor’s degree in preschool education, educational intervention, basic education, educational psychology, or a related field. **Skills** * Establish high-quality interactions, demonstrating understanding of children’s emotional states and responding with sensitivity. * Promote children’s learning by attentively observing their initiatives and encouraging exploration. * Acknowledge and value parents’ and caregivers’ strengths. * Remain open and receptive to new knowledge. * Maintain professional personal appearance. **Key Activities and Responsibilities** * Carry out daily activities according to the established methodology, daily schedule, and routine-defined timeframes. * Keep the classroom and common areas clean and organized. * Ensure teaching materials are complete, clean, organized, and within children’s reach. * Foster a pleasant work environment by handling information honestly, clearly, and sensitively. Position Type: Seasonal Salary: $320.00 per day Application Question(s): * Please note this position involves working only on days when a lead educator is absent from the center—whether due to vacation, illness, or special events—and payment is made per day worked. Does this work arrangement align with your current employment needs? * Do you hold a degree and professional license? Work Location: On-site employment