Substitute Childcare Teacher
Apply to Job🧸 Substitute Childcare Teacher (Flexible Scheduling)
Company: Upkid
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time | Weekdays Only
Pay: Competitive and based on experience (to be confirmed)
About Upkid
Upkid is a childcare substitute network — we connect qualified childcare teachers with preschools and daycare centers in their area through our easy-to-use app. Our teachers choose the shifts that work for them, creating a flexible and rewarding work experience. We do not operate our own centers but partner with existing licensed childcare facilities that need short-term staff.
🛠What You'll Do
Step into preschools and early childhood education centers as a substitute teacher.
Provide safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate care for children aged 0–5.
Follow the classroom's existing lesson plans or routines.
Manage transitions, bottle feeding, diapering, potty training, and more (depending on age group).
Report and communicate effectively with the center’s staff.
✅ Requirements
Previous experience working with children in a daycare or preschool setting.
Comfortable being left alone in a classroom, including infant/toddler rooms.
Ability to handle multiple children (including managing crying, feeding, diapering, etc.).
Must dress professionally and act responsibly in any childcare setting.
Able to commute 30–45 minutes to partnered centers.
Reliable, on-time, and responsive to communication.
Must be open to using the Upkid app to pick and manage shifts.
🕘 Schedule Options
Full-Day Shifts: Typically 8 AM – 5 PM or 9 AM – 6 PM.
Half-Day Shifts: Mornings or afternoons (e.g., 8 AM – 12 PM or 1 PM – 5 PM).
No evenings or weekends.
Flexibility to pick up last-minute shifts (within 24 hours) is a plus.
🎯 Key Qualities We Look For
Dependability & punctuality
Professional appearance and demeanor
Passion for working with children
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Adaptability in different childcare environments