Substitute Teacher

• Does this Describe YOU?
• Communication skills that focus on positive and professional communication with parents and children.
• Utilization of positive management techniques in the classroom.
• Abilities and skills in the team approach to problem solving and task completion.
• Shows sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Other relevant qualifications that support positive performance in the position
• Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic.
• Special abilities and skills necessary to perform the required tasks and that best meet the needs of the agency also will be considered. There may be some standards above that may be waived when compensating specifications or circumstances exist.

• Substitute Child Care Assistant Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Current student in early childhood education OR
• Child Care Assistant (CCA)-level experience or equivalent exposure
• Must work under direct supervision of a qualified Lead Caregiver or Site Supervisor
• Preferred: CDA in progress; 0–2 years’ experience in licensed childcare; CPR/First Aid Certification

• Substitute Assistant Teacher Requirements
• Minimum 1–2 years in a licensed childcare setting
• Must Meet at least ONE of the following:
• CDA credential with required training hours OR
• Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood or child-related field OR
• High school diploma/GED + required ECE coursework + documented experience hours
• Prefer CPR/First Aid certification

• Substitute Lead Teacher Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in ECE or related field
• Extensive classroom experience (2+ years preferred)
• Meets Lead Caregiver qualifications under Michigan rules
• Prefer CPR/First Aid certification

About oakland family services

Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle.

Our mission

Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.

Our vision

Communities of thriving individuals and families.

Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ.

We know culture matters…

• We spend many hours of our day working.
• Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform.
• Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture.
• That’s why we proudly have twelve (12) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate.
• Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it!

• …more about our award-Winning culture
• Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated.
• We practice giving the benefit of the doubt.
• We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions! That’s why we have a staff suggestion program.
• We want our team members to feel valued. That’s why we have a staff recognition program.
• Having FUN is an important part of the job! We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons, road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more.