Ohana Substitute Guide

About the role

Ohana Child Development Center is seeking part-time substitute teachers to support our Montessori and RIE-based programs for children aged 4 months to 5 years. This role involves stepping in for lead teachers as needed, with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time teaching position.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Provide daily care for children, including diapering and toileting, using Montessori and RIE methods.
• Maintain constant visual supervision and ensure the safety of all children.
• Adapt to changing classroom assignments and schedules while remaining flexible to business needs.
• Keep the classroom organized, clean, and safe.
• Apply positive discipline strategies and model pro-social behavior.
• Build respectful relationships with families, children, and staff members.
• Communicate effectively with co-teachers regarding classroom updates.
• Complete required training hours and certifications to maintain licensing standards.
• Respond to on-call and last-minute scheduling requests.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and implement Montessori and RIE practices.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must complete or hold certifications for CPR/First Aid, ITS-SIDS Safe Sleep, child maltreatment recognition, TB screening, and a health questionnaire.

Nice to have

• Early Childhood Certificate.
• Prior experience with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children, specifically within Montessori or RIE environments.

Practical notes

Ohana provides all necessary training for the required certifications listed above. Duties and working hours will vary based on center needs. Please visit the official Ohana website for more information on our programming.