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Granite School District
Preschool Substitute
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$36,463 / year median in Utah
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 9/10/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/10/2026
True Openings as of 9/10/2026
Preschool Substitute JobID:
26526Position Type:
Preschool Services Date Posted:
9/9/2026Location:
Cottonwood High Date Available:
As soon as possibleClosing Date:
09/15/2026 Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jeremy Brooks, Assistant Principal, at jbrooks@graniteschools.org Hours per week:
varies; up to 29 Job Title Preschool Substitute Department Preschool Supervisor Director Salary Schedule ESP Hourly (72) Lane Placement dd Contract Length Hourly Only FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date November 2020 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Job Summary This position requires a dependable, patient, and nurturing individual to work with 3-5-year-old children in a preschool classroom setting under the direction of the Leadership Team. Attendance, physical presence, and timeiness are required and are essential functions of this position. Essential Functions Has basic computer skills to create newsletters, calendars, check email, complete online surveys, and trainings. Attends and implements all monthly required Professional Development training. Collaborates and shares responsibilities with all team members. Attends monthly team meetings. Utilizes district assessment procedures for students. Arranges for a substitute when absent and notifies team and coordinator. Follows district policy for attendance. Builds positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Follows preschool professionalism policies (e.g. cell phones, dress code, tardiness, timeliness). Creates daily lesson plans from the GSD scope and sequence of Essential Preschool Skills (EPS). Provides direct instruction in small and large groups daily. Uses We Can! Management system to enable independence and responsibility Engages children with enthusiasm, variety, and novelty across the whole day. Provides supervision in all activities and settings. Gives specific, immediate, and frequent positive reinforcement (at least 4:1). Assists in the personal management needs of the students as needed (e.g., feeding, dressing, toileting/diapering, grooming, lifting, positioning, etc.) Non-Essential Functions Other duties as assigned Required Education and Qualifications Requires a high school diploma or equivalent Requires a Food Handler permit from a Utah Department of Health approved entity or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire. May require a current CPR certification depending on assigned duties. Required Prior Experience No prior experience required Required Knowledge and Skills Basic computer skills Ability to collaborate and share responsibilities Excellent interpersonal skills Displays patience and positivity Assigned Decision Making Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals. Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others. Interactions with Others Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel. Supervisory Responsibility Oversees the safety of students. Budget Responsibility NA Working Environment Work setting is mainly in the classroom. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. May be exposed to bodily fluids. May be asked to work inside or outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students. Physical Requirements- Not limited to the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear.
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The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/10/2026 10:50:25 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance