Substitute Classroom Executive

Company: Flance Early Learning Center
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Reports to: POD Supervisor FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Status: PRN (On call as needed) Shift: Varies THE CENTER The Flance Early Learning Center provides excellence by educating and nurturing young children, supporting families, and strengthening community. An integral part of our mission and practice is to develop partnerships with families and community organizations that prepare and empower children to embrace learning, a strong sense of self, and social connection as essential tools for growth, achievement and kindergarten success. Overall Responsibility Substitute Classroom Executives educate and nurture in a classroom setting. Beyond teaching, they are responsible for care related to the safety, health, and hygiene of children at Flance. Substitute Classroom Executives are expected to be active members of Flance by contributing to staff meetings, attending parent meetings and staying current in the field of early childhood education through their own professional growth. Interactions Build warm, respectful, and responsive relationships with children Support children's social and emotional development through positive guidance and encouragement Maintain a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment Supervise children at all times to ensure safety and well-being Communicate professionally and effectively with lead teachers, administrators, and support staff Report concerns regarding children's behavior, health, or development to the lead teacher or director Implementation Actively assists with daily activities for children that is consistent with Flance's mission, Flance's Core Values as well as Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies including setting individual and group goals on a regular basis Maintains a safe, healthy and clean classroom environment in accordance with Flance policies, licensing and other regulations and best practices Creates continuity for children and families by participating in daily check-ins and information sharing with Classroom Executive(s), supervisor(s) and others, as appropriate Assists Flance with additional tasks, as requested, to ensure sustained excellence to children. Implement lesson plans and daily schedules as provided by the lead teacher or center administration Carry out classroom activities that support children's cognitive, physical, and developmental growth Assist children with daily routines including meals, rest time, toileting/diapering, and transitions Follow center policies, procedures, and licensing regulations Ensure health and safety practices are followed at all times Planning Manages classroom (inside and out) using appropriate materials, interacts on a child-level interaction (floor, table), practices consistent routines and transitions by creating predictable structure for children and Conscious Discipline supportive techniques Professional development - Maintains 15 or more continuing education hours per year Assists Flance with additional tasks, as requested, to ensure sustained excellence to children. Prepare materials and learning spaces as directed by the lead teacher Observe children's engagement and participation during activities Document and communicate observations, incidents, or concerns to the lead teacher or director Provide feedback to staff to support continuity of care and instruction Skills and Attributes Communicates and maintains a welcoming and constructive relationship with children, families, and staff Patient, nurturing, flexible and dedicated; must be willing to take responsibility and initiative; able to see the individuality in every child Accepts direction and coaching in a constructive manner, able to learn about oneself and how it impacts teaching; open to learning new techniques and changing as necessary Committed to continuous learning and growth as a professional educator Plans, organizes and adapts programs to various age groups Must have CPR and First Aid training/certification Certified in safe sleeping training, Missouri milestones matter training

Keywords: Flance Early Learning Center, Saint Peters , Substitute Classroom Executive, Education / Teaching , Saint Louis, Missouri