Substitute Preschool Lead Teacher

School Professionals
Published
March 11, 2026
Location
NY, New York
Category
Job Type

Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Substitute Preschool Teachers to lead classrooms in the absence of the permanent teacher. We offer short and long-term opportunities as available. The ideal candidate will have a love for working with young children, a positive attitude, and the ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Pre-K Teachers are responsible for creating and teaching early childhood age-appropriate lessons, overall classroom management and supervision, and the academic and social-emotional growth of students. Although some assignments may include a Teacher Aide or Co-Teacher model, Teachers may also be the sole educator in the classroom.

Responsibilities:

  • 3+ months experience working with early childhood students in a traditional classroom or analogous setting. This can include substitute teaching, student teaching, after school counselor, coach, tutor, camp counselor, religious school instructor, higher education professor, etc.
  • *Bachelor's degree or higher – New York Employees.
  • Be flexible to cover a variety of age ranges based on school needs which are subject to change at any time.
  • Implement lesson plans and educational activities (i.e. reading, arts, music, crafts, age & school appropriate games, etc.) while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
  • Manage daily routines such as supervising students indoors and outdoors, lunch, snacks, nap/rest times, toileting, diapering, handwashing, sitting on carpet with students, comforting upset or unwell children, etc.
  • Provide one on one or small group support to children needing extra help. Observe and report on student progress to lead teacher.
  • Excellent classroom management skills and ability to keep students engaged, focused, and motivated. Ability to circulate classrooms or other spaces to supervise and assist students as necessary. Manage student behavior in a positive manner and be able to de-escalate situations.
  • Excellent communication skills. Be patient and exercise sound judgment.
  • Lesson planning, taking and reporting student attendance, grading/scoring, light administrative duties, organizing the classroom, recess, lunch duty, attending field trips, some lifting duties as needed.
  • Attend meetings such as professional development, parent teacher conferences, etc. if requested/approved by school/program and School Professionals.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume here, Substitute Teacher Jobs Available Now: Get Paid to Teach. We are happy to review and be in touch.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW 

This job is presented to you by School Professionals, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in education. To learn more about employment opportunities, visit our website at https://www.tempositions.com/school-professionals/

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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