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Substitute Early Childhood Teacher Location:

Aldersgate Academy, Fort Wayne, IN Employment Category:

Casual / As-Needed (On-Call)

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Academy Director Position Summary Aldersgate Academy, a ministry extension of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, is seeking dependable, nurturing Substitute Teachers to support high-quality care and education for children from infancy through age 5. In this flexible, on-call role, you will step into various classrooms to maintain safe staff-to-child ratios, model Christian values of love and caring, and ensure daily routines run smoothly during scheduled and unscheduled staff absences. Key Responsibilities Provide active, continuous supervision and engaging care for children ranging from infants (6 weeks) to pre-K (age 5). Implement approved curriculum activities, daily classroom schedules, and positive guidance techniques. Respond promptly and report on time for both scheduled shift coverage and short-notice, same-day call-ins. Foster a warm, respectful environment using gentle words, positive redirection, and Christ-centered modeling. Maintain clean, safe learning spaces by assisting with light sanitizing, tidying, and classroom prep. Uphold all health, safety, Voluntary Certification Program (VCP), and Paths to QUALITY standards.

Qualifications & Requirements Age Requirement:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education & Experience:

Current enrollment in or completion of a CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's program in Early Childhood Education (or related field) is preferred; candidates with prior early childhood experience and a strong heart for serving children and families are encouraged to apply.

Schedule Availability:

High flexibility to accept shifts between the ministry's operating hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, actively engage at child level, and safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Screening & Compliance:

Willingness to complete required State of Indiana background checks (FBI fingerprinting, drug testing, physical) and mandatory annual training (12 hours yearly).

Pay:

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

formal early childhood: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (Required)

Work Location:

In person