On-Call Substitute Teacher, Early Head Start and Head Start

Job overview

On-Call Substitute Teacher, Early Head Start and Head Start is an onsite role in Denver, CO, with compensation of $20–$22 per hour. The position provides as-needed classroom coverage at Clayton Early Learning, a nonprofit serving children from birth to age five and supporting families. The substitute helps maintain classroom coverage and student-to-teacher ratios while supporting teaching staff, student engagement, and daily routines. The role contributes to quality early childhood education through classroom supervision, care, and age-appropriate activities.

What you'll do

• Substitute in infant/toddler or preschool classrooms as assigned
• relieve teachers for breaks, meals, training, meetings, planning, coaching, and absences
• support classroom duties and student engagement
• assist with supervision of 8–16 students
• follow the Conscious Discipline model
• communicate classroom or schedule issues to program coordinators or mentor coaches
• provide routine care, support meals and snacks, administer first aid or CPR when needed, and maintain teaching credentials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substitute teacher

early head start

head start

early childhood education

infant and toddler classrooms

preschool

denver co

clayton early learning

$20–$22/hr

on-call as needed

classroom coverage

pediatric first aid and cpr

up to 29 hours weekly

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after one year
• college 529 investment options
• identity theft protection.

Why this role

As-needed schedule with hours that shift according to classroom coverage needs; up to 29 hours a week. Requires a high school diploma, specified early childhood education training or credentials, and pediatric first aid and CPR certification.

About the employer

Clayton Early Learning is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.