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Q: How do I request a substitute?Once an agreement has been signed between you and Nelson Early Learning Services, you can send an email or call to request a substitute.
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Q: Do you offer same-day staffing support?Yes. We can generally have a substitute in your program in 1 hour based on the substitute's availability
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Q: Do you provide half-day staffing support?Yes. However, we have a minimum of 4 hours guaranteed work hours.
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Q: How are substitutes assigned?Based on their availability and the location of the program.
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Q: How far in advance can I make a request for a substitute?As soon as you are aware that a staff is going to be absent, let us know and we work on finding and assigning a substitute to cover
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Q: Does my program pay the substitute directly?No. You will pay Nelson Early Learning Services and in turn, we pay the substitute(s) for the hours worked
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Q: What are the education experiences of your substitutes?Our substitute's educational experiences range from high school degrees to Master’s degree
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Q: Am I locked into an agreement for a set amount of time?No. You can choose to use our services once or repeatedly.
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Q: What are the education experiences of your substitutes?Our substitutes educational experiences range from high school degrees to Master’s degrees.
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Q: Am I locked into an agreement for a set amount of time?No. You can choose to use our services once or on a recurring basis.
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Q: What if I sign an agreement without requiring staffing services?That’s fine. You can pause and resume using our services at any time based on your staffing needs
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Q: How do I sign up for staffing support with Nelson Early Learning Services?To begin the process of staffing, we request you contact us directly via phone 202-670-8522 or email earlynelsonlearning@gmail.com
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Q: Are you a Child Care Center?No. Nelson Early Learning Services staff Early Learning Programs with substitutes teachers and assistants.
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Q: How do I apply for a job with Nelson Early Learning Services, LLC?First complete the interest form on the website, complete application, then get an interview.
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Q: What credentials are required?We are seeking highly qualified individuals ranging from having a CDA to Master’s Degree. However, if you have at least a high school diploma and are working towards obtaining your Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate we want you to join our team.
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Q: Will I get any training before and/or after joining the team as a Substitute?Yes, you will have an orientation and ongoing professional development where you will receive necessary information, guidance and specifications about your role and responsibilities.
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Q: How often do I get paid?Paychecks are processed weekly.
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Q: I am in the process of getting my CDA, are you able to find a placement for me to complete my practicum hours?Yes. We will place you in a program based on your availability. Once you completed your 480 practicum hours, we will provide you with a letter of completion.
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Q: Do I get to work in one program?No. Some individuals have the flexibility to support multiple programs throughout the week. If this is something that you desire, we ask that you place that on your application ad share it with the Staffing Manager prior to receiving an assignment.
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Q: If I don’t like my current placement, can I request a new one?Yes, you can make the request to the Staffing Manager - however, there’s no guarantee that an assignment/placement at another program is available.
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Q: If my schedule changes weekly, can I still get an assignment/ placement for the dates that I am available?Yes, we work with both full and part time placements.
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Q: Who do I contact if I would like to join the team but still have questions?Yes, our Staffing Manager will gladly assist you with anything needed regarding your paperwork.
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