Designated Substitute Toddler Teacher - Salaried Position

Designated Substitute Toddler Teacher: Anticipated start date is October 1st, 2025.

**Please reach out directly if you have a current Boise City Childcare Worker License or an active Idaho State Childcare Worker Enhanced Background Check**

The Children’s School is hiring a qualified early childhood educator to teach alongside the lead teacher(s) in our toddler classrooms during the lead teachers' work-from-home day. Our classrooms use a team approach - two individuals collaborate as co-teachers instead of a lead and assistant teacher and work four day work-weeks. They each have one a set day a week to work-from-home to complete additional teaching responsibilities and paperwork. Designated Substitute Teachers will always work alongside a main co-teacher who is familiar with the children and their parents.

All of our main lead co-teachers have a set work-from-home day in which the individual hired will provide coverage for. The main responsibilities will include co-teaching with the other main teacher of that classroom, supervising children, light housekeeping (such as sweeping and wiping tables) and implementing activities that the main teachers have planned.

Work Schedule: This position is 32 hours a week, with the following non-negotiable schedule...

Monday 8a-4p, Tuesdays off, Wednesday 9:30a-5:30p, Thursday 8a-4p, Friday 8:30a-4:30p

We require the individual to commit to this position through at least August 2026. The Designated Substitute Toddler Teacher position will be guaranteed 32 hours a week and is eligible for all of our benefits. We cannot accommodate care for staff children at this time.

Priority will be given to applicants looking for long term employment.

Salary:

The expected pay rate for this position is $17-$22 an hour and is dependent on education level and experience working with children.

About Us:

The Children’s School teaches children aged 18 months through 6 years old. Our school serves approximately 100 families in and around Boise and has been located in Boise’s North End since 1980.

The Children’s School sees development as a process – not as something that happens to a child, but rather as the result of the child’s lively interactions in the social and physical world. Development is also affected by the interaction of emotional and cognitive experiences.

GENERAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Supervises the classroom to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Oversees free play
• Supports the main teacher(s) with implementing activities based on developmental appropriateness and knowledge of child development
• Greets parents and assists in making a smooth transition for departure
• Assists with meals, toileting, diaper changes (in younger classrooms) and hand washing
• Attends paid, weekly staff meetings, training, and paid yearly school events even if scheduled outside working hours
• Performs general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe learning environment

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcomes families by creating a friendly environment and facilitating their participation.
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy, tolerance and consideration for others. Interactions with individuals reflect mutual trust, respect and support
• Treats each child with dignity and respect. Respects the privacy of children by not discussing children or their families in front of other children.
• Shares information appropriately with other staff members; keeps classroom staff informed but doesn’t violate confidentiality with those who have no need to know. Works with co-workers to share information on planned daily activities of the program, classroom management techniques, room arrangements and communication with families
• Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development with special regard to health and safety
• Reports any medical problems and accidents to other staff and to the parents if applicable
• Knows procedures for reporting suspected incidents of child abuse and/or neglect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 5 days of employment (we will assist with this)
• Obtain and pass an an Idaho State Childcare Worker Enhanced Background Check
• Must participate in 4 clock hours of training through courses or workshops relating to early childhood education annually (to maintain/renew Childcare Worker License)
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate and receive information and ideas via oral and written methods.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as needed in the daily care of children.
• Ability to learn quickly and take directions
• Ability to tolerate being outside in most weather including summer heat, snow, and rain while supervising outside playtimes

TRAINING OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFING EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CDA or ECE credits are preferred but not required

Benefits: Please note - We do not offer health insurance at this time**

Paid planning time during working hours (applicable to lead co-teachers)

Daily lunch breaks

Paid staff trainings

Major holidays off

Ample PTO

Optional summer work and holiday breaks

Cell-phone reimbursement

Covered dental insurance

The mission of The Children’s School of Boise, Inc., is to enhance human development by supporting children, during their childhood years, as they experience themselves as capable learners. The school will provide a developmentally and educationally sound program for children through age 8. In its actions, the school will serve as a community advocate for the whole and healthy development of children and families, and as a progressive educational model.

The first commitment of The Children’s School of Boise, Inc., is to the rights, interests and education of children. The school will hire teachers and other staff to serve that commitment, based on competence and qualifications to perform their designated duties, and without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, color, religious beliefs, age, marital status, disability or sexual orientation.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person