Childcare Substitute - PCC Pop-In Program Anderson County

Summary

Step In. Make a Difference. Work on Your Schedule.

Palmetto Shared Services Alliance (PSSA) is launching the Pilot of Palmetto Childcare Connect (PCC), an innovative substitute workforce program designed to support licensed childcare centers in Anderson and Marlboro Counties, in South Carolina.

As a Childcare Substitute Professional, you will serve as a trusted “Palmetto Pop-In,” stepping into classrooms when programs need support most. Whether covering a planned absence or responding to a last-minute staffing gap, your presence ensures that classrooms remain safe, supported, and fully operational for the children and families who depend on them.

This role offers the flexibility to choose when and where you work, while making a meaningful impact in early childhood education. Substitutes will work with a variety of programs, age groups, and classroom environments, gaining valuable experience while supporting the stability of the childcare workforce across their community.

Through PCC, you are not just filling a position, you are helping centers stay open, supporting working families, and contributing to a stronger early childhood system in South Carolina. You must be based near/in, or willing to travel to Anderson County.

Duties

How Scheduling Works

This is a flexible, on-demand role:

• Childcare centers post available shifts based on their needs
• You can view and respond to open shifts
• You choose which shifts to accept based on your availability
• Shifts are typically 4-hour or 8-hour blocks

This is not a fixed schedule. Work is based on demand and the shifts you choose to accept.

Why This Role Works

• Flexible schedule — work as little or as much as you want
• Choose shifts that fit your availability
• No lesson planning or long-term responsibilities
• Make an immediate impact in your community

What You Will Do

• Provide short-term coverage in childcare center classrooms
• Support daily routines and supervision of children
• Follow direction from center staff and leadership
• Maintain a safe, professional, and supportive environment

Training and Support

We make sure you are prepared before you ever step into a classroom.

PSSA provides:

• Fingerprinting and required background checks
• 20 hours of training aligned with South Carolina DSS standards
• Orientation to expectations and classroom support practices
• Ongoing support as you begin working

No prior experience? We will help you get there.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Comfortable working with young children
• Able to adapt to different environments
• Willing to follow direction and support existing staff

Nice To Haves

• A positive attitude
• love of children
• flexibility

Benefits

• Starting at $14.50 per hour, with competitive pay based on the SC Endeavors Career Ladder
• Pay increases based on your education and experience level
• There are no benefits offered, but access to competitive supplemental benefits are available including dental, vision, docs on call etc.