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SOS Guest Teacher Program Mission
It is SOS’s mission to provide a system of support that ensures a safe, educational, and positive substitute experience for Guest Teachers and Licensed Providers.
The SOS program provides a space for those who need or want a flexible schedule that fits their life. It is the primary goal of the SOS program to reach into all communities where there is a need.
We develop teachers into expert substitutes who thrive in varied educational environments and feel a sense of pride in the important role they play in keeping all ECE programs running efficiently.
Our Goals for Guest Teachers
SOS substitute teachers focus on making transitions as smooth as possible as young children typically do not like change, especially when it’s their favorite teacher who’s gone! Not only do we want children and families to feel confident separating from their children, but we hope that by the end of the day, the children will leave wanting more! From drop-off to pick-up, and the engineering play inbetween, these Guest Teachers have all the tools to make the day special.
Discover early education talent who wish to grow without committing to one program and/or a strict work schedule.
Harness the potential of a quick, easy Mobile App to get ECE teachers plugged in to the system and working as quickly as possible.
Nurture the ECE substitute profession with a welcoming online community that offers belonging, resources, and continuing education.
Substitutes on Standby Program Position Descriptions & Pay Rates
Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School-age Lead Teachers
Hourly Pay: $24.00/Hour
Required to have at least one: EQIT, Pyramid Plus, ECE 101 or ECE 103 AND one year of lead teacher classroom experience.
Click Here for the new PDIS Qualifications Pathway Worksheet
The Substitute Early Childhood Teacher Lead manages the classroom and works collaboratively with their co-teacher. Our Lead Teachers implement curriculum, ensure health & safety, and overall learning of all children within the classroom.
Required to have at least an Associates in ECE or higher AND 6 months directing or assistant directing. Must meet PDIS Level III (3.0) Qualifications OR hold a current Director’s Credential.
Hourly Pay: Director Pay is based on the size of the enrollment in the center you will be working in:
$26/Hr for centers up to 50 children.
$28/Hr for centers 51-100 children
$30/Hr for centers 101+ children
The Substitute Childcare Center Director maintains overall management of various sizes of childcare centers and ensures state licensing regulations are being followed.
THIS POSITION CAN ONLY BE BOOKED AS A 2ND STAFF MEMBER. Substitute Family Child Care Home Providers are the equivilent of an Early Childhood Teacher Lead.
Hourly Pay: $24.00/Hour
Required to have both one of the following: EQIT, Pyramid Plus, ECE 101 or ECE 103 and 1 year experience as a lead teacher classroom.
Click Here for the new PDIS Qualifications Pathway Worksheet
The Substitute In-home Provider (as a 2nd staff) works collaboratively with their co-teacher to manage the group in the home, implement curriculum as instructed, ensure health & safety, and overall learning of all children within the home program.
Available for Child Care Centers or School-age Programs.
Hourly Pay: $24.00/Hour
SOS job training will prepare all school-age guest teachers before being placed in the field.
School-age Program Lead: One College Child Development Course AND 6 months experience with school-age children.
School-age Program Assistant: 3 months experience with school-age children.
Hourly Pay: $22 – 24/Hr
Substitute Kitchen Managers are USDA trained and prepare all daily meals for all classrooms at child care centers over 60 children. Prepares meals, documents, cleans, preps, and orders.
Substitute Cooks prepare all daily meals for small and medium centers under 60 children. Prepares meals and cleans up. No USDA.