Preschool Substitute Aide

Reports to: The Lead Early Childhood Development Educator of The Village Preschool Employment Status: Casual/Temporary | In Person Compensation: $80.00 per 3-4 hours of work   Laughlin’s Mission Statement: We empower children, …

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Reports to: The Lead Early Childhood Development Educator of The Village Preschool

Employment Status: Casual/Temporary | In Person

Compensation: $80.00 per 3-4 hours of work

Laughlin’s Mission Statement: We empower children, teens, and families through client centered clinical and academic services in a safe, supportive environment, helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

About Us: 

Founded in 1956, Laughlin Children’s Center is a highly respected nonprofit organization committed to supporting the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of children ages two to eighteen across Pennsylvania. Through a coordinated team of expert educators and clinicians, the Center empowers children to build confidence, address learning and emotional challenges, and reach their full potential. By offering early childhood education, clinical, and academic services under one roof, Laughlin fosters meaningful collaboration across disciplines, ensuring each child receives comprehensive, individualized care.

The Opportunity:

The Substitute Classroom Aide should have previous experience working with preschool-aged children. Our candidate will be warm, patient, dependable, and able to respond flexibly to classroom needs. They will have an understanding of, or willingness to learn, play-based, child-centered teaching practices and the ability to work cooperatively as part of a teaching team.

The Substitute Classroom Aide provides classroom coverage when a regular teacher is absent. The substitute works collaboratively with preschool staff to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging play-based learning environment. This position follows established classroom routines and supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through positive interactions and developmentally appropriate activities. The Village Preschool enrolls students ages 3-5 and is open September through May. One preschool class meets twice during the week from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm, one prekindergarten class meets twice during the week from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm and once during the week from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. There would be one other Preschool Educator in the classes with the Substitute Classroom Aide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom coverage on scheduled substitute days.
• Follow lesson plans, classroom routines, and guidance provided by the regular teacher or Lead Early Childhood Development Educator.
• Supervise children closely and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Engage children in play-based learning experiences.
• Support children during arrival, transitions, snack, toileting, handwashing, cleanup, and dismissal.
• Use positive, developmentally- appropriate guidance strategies to help children manage emotions, solve problems, and interact successfully with others.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s individual needs.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with children, families, and staff.
• Follow all preschool policies and procedures related to health, safety, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.
• Assist with preparing materials and restoring the classroom at the end of the program day.
• Communicate relevant information about the morning to the regular teacher or Lead Early Childhood Development Educator.Physical Requirements:
  

  The substitute aide must be able to actively supervise young children indoors and outdoors; sit on the floor; bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom; and lift or assist a child when necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education, Credentials & Clearances:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Pennsylvania Criminal History Check.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
• Federal Criminal History Check/FBI Fingerprinting.
• Trained in CPR & First Aid

What is in it for you:

• A flexible schedule
• Collaborating with an experienced preschool teacher
• Small class size
• Free parkingLaughlin is actively seeking to build a resilient, vibrant and diverse team that reflects our clients’ identities, and we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunist (EEO). We provide work opportunities without regard to perceived or actual protected characteristics. We invite all interested candidates to apply. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to diverse abilities, contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process. 

All interested prospective candidates can forward their resumes to hr@laughlincenter.org for this opportunity. 

Company

Laughlin Children's Center

Salary

$80.00 per day

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Reports to: The Lead Early Childhood Development Educator of The Village Preschool

Employment Status: Casual/Temporary | In Person

Compensation: $80.00 per 3-4 hours of work

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• Provide classroom coverage on scheduled substitute days.

• Follow lesson plans, classroom routines, and guidance provided by the regular teacher or Lead Early Childhood Development Educator.

• Supervise children closely and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

• Engage children in play-based learning experiences.

• Support children during arrival, transitions, snack, toileting, handwashing, cleanup, and dismissal.

• Use positive, developmentally- appropriate guidance strategies to help children manage emotions, solve problems, and interact successfully with others.

• Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s individual needs.

• Maintain professional and respectful communication with children, families, and staff.

• Follow all preschool policies and procedures related to health, safety, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.

• Assist with preparing materials and restoring the classroom at the end of the program day.

Communicate relevant information about the morning to the regular teacher or Lead Early Childhood Development Educator.Physical Requirements:

The substitute aide must be able to actively supervise young children indoors and outdoors; sit on the floor; bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom; and lift or assist a child when necessary.

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Laughlin is actively seeking to build a resilient, vibrant and diverse team that reflects our clients’ identities, and we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunist (EEO). We provide work opportunities without regard to perceived or actual protected characteristics. We invite all interested candidates to apply.