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Substitute - Toddler & Preschool

Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start)·Durango, Colorado

$17 - $19/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The substitute supports preschool and toddler classrooms by assisting with daily routines, activities, meals, and outdoor play. They ensure a safe and nurturing environment and provide continuity of care as a classroom float when needed.

Substitute - Early Childhood Exciting things are happening at Tri-County Head Start! This summer, our Durango program will be moving into a brand new, state-of-the-art child care facility, designed with top-notch early learning spaces as well as modern safety and security features to support quality early childhood education, collaboration, and care. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our team during an exciting season of growing and shaping a fresh learning environment for children, families, and staff.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Substitute supports Preschool and Toddler classrooms when regular teaching staff is absent. This position helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment by assisting with daily routines, classroom activities, meals, outdoor play, and child guidance. Substitutes may also serve as classroom Floats and provide support wherever needed to ensure continuity of care for children and smooth daily program operations. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with young children, is flexible, dependable, and wants to make a meaningful difference in an early childhood setting.

Schedule

  • Varies and as needed
  • Monday -
  • Friday, 7:15 - 3:15
  • Pay
  • Range: $17.05 - $18.55 per hour, depending on education and experience Apply at www.tchs4c.org/career. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in early childhood education preferred Background checks are required for hire
  • Eligible employee benefits include: 4 sick days, plus 1 hour sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked Employees have meaningful opportunities to be a Difference Maker in the lives of children and families. We are eager to invest in your career through training, coaching, and advancement opportunities so you can grow, thrive, and feel good about your work. Apply at www.tchs4c.org/career. Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and previous experience in early childhood education is preferred. Candidates must be able to pass required background checks.

  • high school
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Care
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Guidance

Benefits

  • Coaching
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Training
  • Sick days
  • Accrued sick time

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $19/hr
Location
Durango, Colorado
Posted
May 27, 2026
Closes
Aug 25, 2026
Application
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Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start)

Our mission is to develop and provide quality, integrated, comprehensive early childhood development programs which offer a broad range of services and respond to the needs of eligible young children and their families for the purpose of preparing them for success in school &...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size11-50 employees
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