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What you will learn

Substitute teacher candidates in our 5-day state-approved program receive information regarding:

  • how children learn and how to support their learning
  • brain development and child development theory
  • classroom management, learning centers and the daily routine
  • CPR and first aid, health and safety, infectious diseases
  • recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
  • culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate practices and activities
  • and so much more!


Minimum Qualifications

Minimum substitute teacher qualifications for the Smart Start training program include

  • a clear criminal background check
  • a minimum of 18 years of age
  • two character references
  • a minimum of a GED or high school diploma
  • successful completion of the five day training; and
  • a commitment to work a minimum of 4 days a month as a substitute teacher




I graduated from the Smart Start Georgia Early Care and Education Program in August of 2007. One month later I was hired by Bright Horizons as a Subsitute. The experience has provided me with a vast amount of knowledge as too what it takes to provide quality child care. I've had a very positive experience and I have worked pretty regularly. However, my daughter started Pre-K this year and I am unable to work within the scheduled hours. I have referred other women that I know to the program, who do not have the restricted hours that I have. I just wanted to provide some sort of feedback on the outcome of participating in the program. Thank you.

-Program Graduate

Substitutes Overview

The Smart Start Early Education Substitute Teacher Program will provide you the tools you need to become a qualified substitute teacher for a child care center or family child care home.

The Smart Start Early Education Substitute Teacher Program provides:
  • a training content notebook and resource material
  • a certificate for 18 state-approved hours of credit by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning
  • a certificate for CPR and first aid training
  • employment search tips and child care resource information to develop a personal plan for a job search

Our trainings support all counties in Georgia. See class schedule for a training site near you.

Minimum substitute teacher qualifications for the Smart Start training program include:
  • a clear criminal background check
  • a minimum of 18 years of age
  • a minimum of a GED or high school diploma
  • successful completion of the five day training; and
  • a commitment to work a minimum of 4 days a month as a substitute teacher

If you are interested in applying to become a Smart Start Early Education Substitute Teacher, please read the following information, click on the boxes and then select the "Continue to Register" button. If you prefer, you may If you are interested in applying to become a Smart Start Early Education Substitute Teacher, please read the following information, click on the boxes and then select the "Continue to Register" button. If you prefer, you may print the application, complete it and then mail or fax it to the address on the bottom of the form. Online applications will be processed and a confirmation of receipt sent via email immediately. Please allow up to 10 days for confirmation of mailed or faxed applications.

Note: Please be sure to complete the ENTIRE application. Only complete applications will be processed.


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