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Substitute Preschool Teacher

Greensboro Day School
Greensboro, NC Part Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026

Substitute Preschool Teacher 


REPORTS TO:  

Preschool Director


JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt Position

JOB PURPOSE:

The Substitute Preschool Teacher is a temporary position to provide continuity of instruction for students ages 2-4 when the homeroom teacher or assistant teacher is absent. The Substitute Preschool Teacher may serve in the role of homeroom teacher or assistant teacher in the preschool classroom. The Substitute Preschool Teacher is hired on a daily basis or for a limited term.


The Substitute Preschool Teacher will model the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works collaboratively with the Preschool Director and Preschool team members to deliver lesson plans

  • Adheres to the designated curriculum

  • Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all students

  • Manages the classroom with safety and security as the top priority

  • Completes non-academic tasks as necessary (lunch duty, carpool, etc.).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School.




GDS Cultural Competencies

GDS Employee Skills

  • Human-Centered

  • Data-Informed

  • Empathetic

  • Collaborative

  • Professionalism

  • Technologically Fluent

  • Adaptable & Growth Mindset

  • Inclusive

  • Productive conflict resolution

  • Integrity

  • Welcoming

  • Respectful

  • Listens to Understand

  • Relationship-Focused

  • Student-Centered

  • Field Expertise

  • Coachable

  • Lifelong Learner

  • Kind


Teacher Competencies

  • Kid Champion

  • Chief modeler of of respect, responsibility, kindness & integrity

  • Intellectually Curious

  • Lover of learning for self and students

  • Curriculum expert 

  • Culturally competent

  • Proactive & Effective Communicator

  • Reflective 

  • Responsive 

  • Patient


Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a related academic field preferred

  • Classroom experience preferred

  • Understanding or experience in independent schools preferred


Working Conditions

Daily work requires supervising students both indoors and outdoors.  Faculty are required to participate in regular safety drills, learn CPR, learn how to apply a tourniquet, provide basic first aid, administer epi-pens when needed, and be able to support other student-specific health-related needs. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time.


Physical Requirements

Teachers of young children must be able to assist them in toileting, hand washing, nose-blowing, etc.  They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease, lift up to 50 pounds, and sit on small chairs and the floor. All teachers must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during drills and emergencies that may arise from time to time. Exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis.

Direct Reports

There are no direct reports for substitute teachers.

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