Substitute Teachers
Substitute Teachers may be assigned to work with children from infancy through age five. Subs work with the teaching team in each classroom. Duties include reading, conducting circle time activities, assisting with meals and naptime, and supervision of children in the classroom and playground.
Substitutes are needed both full days and part days, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Newell Drive and Diamond Village and 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Lake Alice (Lake Alice is currently being renovated and will reopen in Fall 2023).
Application Process:
- Download and complete OPS and Student Assistant Application
- Email application and resume (highlighting experience working with young children) to Associate Director Kelly Jamison keljs@ufl.edu with the subject line: Substitute Teacher Application
- You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received
- If you meet hiring requirements, you will be scheduled for an interview (interviews are typically held once a semester, or on an as-needed basis
Requirements for employment as a substitute with Baby Gator:
- 2 years of experience working/volunteering with young children in preschool, school, or camp setting
- DCF 40 Hour Training Certificate
OR
- 2 years of experience working/volunteering with young children in preschool, school, or camp setting
A. Successful completion of required trainings within the specified time frame:
| Within the first… | DCF Trainings | UF Trainings | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 days |
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– part of new hire checklist / orientation process |
| 6 months |
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| 1 year |
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**If an employee has started their DCF trainings prior to being hired with BG, the ELC training must be completed within 1 year of starting the DCF trainings | |
* DCF online trainings cost $10 each and the competency exam cost $5 each.