Find & Apply For Substitute Teacher Jobs in Fitzgerald, Georgia

New and Aspiring Early Childhood Teachers Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Substitute Opportunities Overview Are you interested in working with young children but need experience and guidance to get started? Georgia Child Care Support Services welcomes new and aspiring teachers who want to gain classroom experience, strengthen their skills, and learn to become effective early childhood educators. We connect candidates with child care centers seeking teachers, assistants, and substitutes across Southwest and Southeast Georgia. These opportunities can help you learn classroom routines, support children's development, and build confidence while working alongside experienced educators. Prior teaching experience is not required for every opportunity. We welcome candidates who are dependable, eager to learn, and committed to providing caring, respectful support for children. Responsibilities Follow classroom schedules, lesson plans, and guidance provided by the center. Assist with age-appropriate play, learning activities, and daily routines. Support children's language, physical, social, and emotional development. Help maintain a clean, organized, welcoming classroom. Practice active supervision and follow the center's health and safety procedures. Use positive guidance to support children's behavior and relationships. Work with classroom teachers to include children with different abilities and learning needs. Communicate observations and questions to the supervising teacher or director. Participate in required orientation, training, and feedback to improve your teaching practice. Maintain confidentiality and treat children, families, and colleagues with respect. Qualifications A genuine interest in working with young children and learning effective teaching practices. Dependability, patience, flexibility, and a willingness to accept guidance. Clear communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Willingness to complete the hiring center's required screenings, orientation, and training. Ability to meet the qualifications and responsibilities of the specific position. Experience in babysitting, volunteering, youth programs, or other caregiving settings is helpful. Early childhood coursework, a CDA credential, or CPR and First Aid certification is welcome, but requirements vary by position. Learning and Growth Opportunities Candidates can explore professional development through Meliora Leadership Institute, including CDA preparation and early childhood teaching courses. Available opportunities may help you develop skills in classroom management, positive guidance, intentional teaching, and supporting children's learning. Location and Compensation Opportunities may be available in Ben Hill, Wilcox, Irwin, Turner, Telfair, Coffee, Tift, Crisp, Dodge, Berrien, Worth, Wheeler, and Pulaski counties. Schedules, compensation, qualifications, and on-site support vary by hiring center and position. How to Apply Complete the teacher application at childcarega.org to share your interests, experience, preferred counties, and availability. Georgia Child Care Support Services provides candidate referrals. Participating centers make hiring decisions and manage compensation, supervision, and employment requirements. Applying does not guarantee placement. Start building your experience and take the next step toward becoming a confident, effective early childhood teacher.

Pay:

$9.00 - $10.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person