Substitute - Early Learning
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
location_on1938, West 80th Street, West Eighties, Detroit-Shoreway, Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44102, United States
About The Centers
At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.
Our Early Learning Centers and programs provide high-quality care for children during the critical first 2,000 days of life. We operate seven high-quality early learning centers, serving children birth through five years old, in Cleveland and the inner-ring suburbs. Because of our high standards, all sites achieved a 5-Star rating on the Step-Up-To-Quality Rating and have been recognized and selected to be part of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and PRE4CLE.
About the Role
This Substitute position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve. Substitute Teacher Assistants and Substitute Teachers may be asked to work at any one of the six facilities in Cuyahoga County where The Centers provide Early Learning programs and services.
In this role, you will work under the guidance of classroom teachers to facilitate indoor and outdoor educational activities and child care routines tailored to the identified needs of individuals and groups of children. You will independently work one-on-one with children with special needs assigned to the classroom, ensuring they receive the support necessary to thrive. Your day will involve assisting with the delivery, preparation, and distribution of daily meals, materials, and equipment, as well as cleaning eating areas after each meal. You will also take point-of-service meal counts, ensure children have adequate time to eat, and support other classrooms to maintain target staffing levels.
Wellbeing and Benefits
Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff's well-being. That's why we offer a number of choices to meet the different needs of our staff, including:
- Choice of medical and dental plans
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
- Vision support
- Support for continuing education and credential renewal
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
- Mental Health Support and Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Subscription
- Short and Long-term Disability
Work location
Work model: On-site
1938, West 80th Street, West Eighties, Detroit-Shoreway, Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44102, United States
Cleveland, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleWork one-on-one with children with special needs
- check_circleClean eating areas in the classroom after each meal is completed
- check_circleTake point of service meal counts at all meals and snacks
- check_circleAssist with serving and cleanup of meal service
- check_circleAssist with screening and assessments of individual children
- check_circleProvide support to other classrooms to maintain target staffing levels
- check_circleFacilitate indoor and outdoor educational activities and child care routines
- check_circleAssist with delivery, preparation, and distribution of daily meals and materials
- check_circleComplete accurate paperwork including activity plans, attendance, and observations
- check_circleEnsure children have adequate time to eat and encourage tasting food
Requirements
- verifiedChildhood Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- verifiedHigh school diploma with experience and trainings may be considered
- verifiedStudents currently enrolled in a CDA or Associates degree program will also be considered
Nice to Have
Childhood Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
Benefits & Perks
check_circleChoice of medical and dental planscheck_circleHealth Savings Accountcheck_circleFlexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Carecheck_circleVision supportSupport for continuing education and credential renewal
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Childhood Development Associate, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs, Screening, Assessments.
Education: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred; High school diploma with experience and trainings may be considered.
Frequently asked questions about Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers
What does a Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers do?expand_more
In this Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers role, you will work one-on-one with children with special needs; clean eating areas in the classroom after each meal is completed; take point of service meal counts at all meals and snacks; and assist with serving and cleanup of meal service.
What are the requirements for this Substitute - Early Learning role?expand_more
The Centers is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Childhood Development Associate (CDA) or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred; High school diploma with experience and trainings may be considered; and Students currently enrolled in a CDA or Associates degree program will also be considered.
Where is the Substitute - Early Learning role at The Centers located?expand_more
Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers is based in 1938, West 80th Street, West Eighties, Detroit-Shoreway, Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44102, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Substitute - Early Learning job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
The Centers has listed this Substitute - Early Learning role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Substitute - Early Learning role?expand_more
Candidates for Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers should have entry level.
What skills do you need for the Substitute - Early Learning role at The Centers?expand_more
Key skills for Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers include Childhood Development Associate; Early Childhood Education; Special Needs; Screening; and Assessments.
What education is required for Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education preferred; and High school diploma with experience and trainings may be considered.
What category does the Substitute - Early Learning role belong to?expand_more
Substitute - Early Learning at The Centers is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.