Phillips Exeter Academy·Exeter, New Hampshire
The Substitute Teacher works with childcare center staff to foster a warm environment, meeting the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of young children. Key duties include ensuring child safety during all activities, communicating with parents, and maintaining classroom cleanliness.
TITLE: Substitute Teacher
Reports to: Director of Harris Family Children’s Center
$20.00
Location: BiWkly (Hourly)
Part Time: 52 weeks
Works with all childcare center teachers to create a warm and caring environment for young children meeting the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of each child.
Job responsibilities
Supervises all activities indoors and out in order to ensure the safety and the well-being of each child.
Communicates with parents regarding their child’s activities during the day.
Resolves problems or concerns that may arise with children or parents in conjunction with the teachers and Director.
Assists in the maintenance of equipment and materials and ensures the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and common areas.
Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing way while providing an appropriate adult role model.
Models, articulates, and encourages cooperative behavior among the children.
Changes diapers and clothing following center protocol.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and competencies
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
Maintain high degree of organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and shift priorities and deadlines frequently.
Ability to teach in a team atmosphere with high energy, flexibility, and patience.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
Ability to communicate well with children, parents, and colleagues.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
Proficient in MS Office.
Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
None.
1. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift children in carriers and push/pull heavy strollers and wagons as well as stoop, kneel, and crouch. 2. Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without assistance.
1. Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years). 2. Successfully complete additional components required for DHHS, Childcare Licensing
Upon hire and renewed every 5 years (age restrictions may apply).
Market context
Substitute teacher roles in New Hampshire are often driven by day-to-day staffing needs, so openings can appear quickly when schools need classroom coverage. These roles are competitive because schools look for candidates who can build trust fast, communicate clearly, and stay flexible across different grade levels and routines. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight classroom management, cultural competency, and reliability.