Patch
Healthcare
OnCallSubstituteChildcareTeacher
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“On Call Substitute Childcare Teacher at Patch. Skills: Childcare, Activity leadership, Parent communication. Ensure safety and wellbeing. Lead age-appropriate activities”
Industry & Context.
Lifting children up to 50 lbs, Sitting and moving at floor level, Standing for extended periods, Drug testing, TB testing, Immunization records, Background check, Fingerprinting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ year experience Lead Teacher, Knowledge of child development, Experience with diapering, Familiarity with toilet training, Communication skills with children, Ability to manage challenging behaviors, Comfort with digital tools, First Aid & CPR certification
Nice to Have
1+ year Center Director, Experience managing multi-age groups, Associate's or Bachelor's degree, Child Development Associate credential
What You'll Do.
Ensure safety and wellbeing
Lead age-appropriate activities
Manage group dynamics
Communicate regularly with parents
Handle emergencies calmly
Plan and implement curriculum
Implement hands-on activities
Maintain records and paperwork
Keep space clean and organized
Collaborate with fellow teachers
Participate in ongoing training
Participate in outreach events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with teachers; Collaborate with Center Director
Communication Scope
Parent communication
Full Job Description
About Patch Patch Caregiving provides backup childcare to workers through their employers, because no one should have to choose between showing up to work and showing up for their families. Our care spaces are located within parents' workplaces for easy drop-off and pick-up. The Role We're looking for a kind, motivated on call substitute teacher to manage our play-based, multi-age care room. You'll care for children ages 2–12, lead activities and curriculum, communicate with parents, and keep the space safe, clean, and fun. We need coverage for shifts Monday-Friday from 4:30-9:30 pm (as needed) at our site in Earth City, MO. Schedule — Please Read Before Applying This is a part-time, variable-schedule position. A few things to understand upfront: Shift schedules are typically finalized the Friday before the upcoming week. You'll receive a notification via our scheduling tool or a message from your Regional Care Director confirming your start time for the following day. Shift times vary based on employer schedules, so start and end times are not always predictable in advance. Specific hours are confirmed the Friday before the upcoming week. If you need a fixed, predictable weekly schedule, this role may not be the right fit. If you're flexible and available on short notice, we'd love to talk. What You'll Do Ensure safety and wellbeing of all children in the care room Lead age-appropriate activities and manage group dynamics with empathy and skill Communicate regularly with parents and handle emergencies calmly Plan and implement curriculum and hands-on activities Maintain records, paperwork, and a clean, organized space Collaborate with fellow teachers and the Center Director Participate in ongoing training and occasional enrollment/outreach events Basic Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 1+ year of experience as a Lead Teacher in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting (babysitting/nannying does not qualify) Knowledge of child development and age-appr
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