Smart Start Substitute Teacher Program : Substitutes

Substitute Teacher Information

The Smart Start Early Care and 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.

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
supporting young children with special needs
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!

The Smart Start Early Care and 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 Care & 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 Care & 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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