Connecting Early Childhood Education Centers with Substitute Teachers Across the Twin Cities
Whether you’re a center or an early childhood educator, Just in Time Teachers can help. Fill gaps and find support for your early childcare center. Set your availability as an early childhood sub.
Together, we can ensure every child receives a consistent, nurturing environment while raising the standard for early childhood education in Minnesota.
Staffing and Support for Centers
As an early childcare center, you should never have to choose between closing a classroom or putting an unqualified person in charge. We provide a simple, seamless experience for finding quality subs, connecting with your community, and sharing the resources you need to succeed.
Reliable Job Opportunities for Teachers
Every teacher knows how difficult it can be to maintain work/life balance. When you join Just in Time Teachers, you set your schedule. We handle all initial requests from our centers, and we will only send you opportunities that fit your availability. From there, you choose whether or not to accept.
A Specialized Approach to Early Childhood Education
As operators of our own childcare center, we know how much you have on your plate even without filling gaps in staffing. That’s why we strive to be more than an early childhood staffing agency. We are a full-service community that provides teaching placement, resources, events, one-on-one consultation, and more.
Joining our community of centers is easy:
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- Call or Email
- Receive a contract
- Review, sign, return the contract
- Start requesting subs and receiving helpful info
Want to see how easy it is to request a substitute with Just In Time Teachers? Just click the video here and watch our quick video for a full step-by-step guide through the entire process—from your request to the classroom!
Already a Partner Center?
In need of an early childhood education sub? Just click the button here.
Early Childcare Jobs for Educators of All Ages
With 50+ years of combined experience in early childcare, education, and child center management, we understand what educators are looking for. You want to make a difference in the lives of children, and you want a consistent experience, but you also value your freedom.
Our goal is to make life easier for other teachers while ensuring every child receives the consistent, quality care that they deserve.
As one of our teachers, you’ve receive requests for teaching opportunities across the Twin Cities of Minnesota. We will only send openings that fit your approved schedule. From there, you choose whether or not to take the job. No matter which of our centers you step into, you can expect the consistency and support you need.
Focusing on Community, Quality, and Support
Whether you’re one of our centers or one of our early childhood subs, you can expect a consistent, high-quality experience from Just in Time Teachers. We believe we can make a greater impact together than we ever could on our own. That’s why we focus on developing and elevating community.
When you partner with Just in Time Teachers, you can expect:
Hands-On Training
All of our hires go through an intensive training process. When a sub arrives at a center, they are ready to work and fully trained according to state regulations. We also work with our centers to ensure they provide a positive, welcoming experience for our subs.
Safety & Transparency
The well-being of children is always our #1 priority. Just in Time Teachers will do the work of making sure anyone going into your center is qualified to do the job. Each of our centers receive a Google file that is updated with the latest information so you know exactly what is going on.
A Personal Approach
We highly value the wellbeing of our centers and our staff. Whether you’re making a request or receiving one, you will interact with us directly. With Just in Time Teachers, you are never just a number; you’re an important piece of our community.
An Organization Created by Early Childhood Educators, For Early Childhood Educators
Just in Time Teachers is an early childhood education community that provides childcare staffing, resources, consultation, and more. We connect centers with qualified substitutes and offer training, consulting, and resources to strengthen early childhood learning environments.
With more than 50+ of combined experience in early childhood education and child center management, we understand your needs and struggles, and we’re here to help.
Just in Time Teachers was founded by Jen Gelhar, an educator of more than 30 years. After running Little Beginnings Learning Center in Hastings, Minnesota since 1999, Seeing the ongoing struggles educators and directors face, she created Just in Time Teachers to offer real solutions, not just placements.
Whether you’re looking for a reliable sub, a better teaching job, or extra support, we’re here to help. Together, we can build stronger, more consistent classrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions we receive from early childhood education centers and teachers. Not finding the answers you’re looking for? Don’t hesitate to reach out directly.
Do you provide services for daycares or pre-schools?
Just in Time Teachers provide qualified substitutes for early childhood education centers, preschools, and daycares across the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. This includes Montessori, Reggio Emelia, STEM, faith-based child care programs and more.
We do not, however, cover in-home centers at this time.
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How do I request early childcare subs?
To request a sub, you must first become one our partner centers. The process is simple:
- Call or Email
- Receive a contract
- Review, sign, return the contract
Once you’re an official partner, you can request early childcare subs by filling out this form here.
Can I request permanent placement if I like a sub?
Yes! Sometimes, a center finds a sub that they believe is a perfect fit for their ongoing needs. When this happens, the center can request a permanent placement, where they will purchase the substitute’s contract.
Learn more about the permanent placement process by clicking here.
What areas of Minnesota do you cover?
Just in Time Teachers is proud to provide early childhood education subs across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities metro of Minnesota. If you’re unsure whether that includes your center’s location, feel free to reach out and confirm with our team directly.
What if you can't fulfill my request?
We always do our best to fill as many requests as possible! However, in the event we are unable to find a substitute to fill your request, you will be put on a waitlist.
You will receive an e-mail from our Placement Coordinator informing you that your request is on a waitlist. They will keep you updated regarding your request in the event they are able to find a substitute for you!
What other services and resources do you offer?
At Just in Time Teachers, we’re more than a early childcare placement agency. We’re a network of educators and centers that provides a wide range of services and resources.
When you’re a part of our network, you’ll receive regular updates, event invites, free resources, and more. We also provide one-on-one consulting for those who need assistance with their organization, structure, curriculum, etc.
Our founder, Jen Gelhar, is a highly-experience early childcare educator who has managed her own center for over 25 years. If you’d like to learn more about how we can help your center, contact us here.
Any Questions?
We’re happy to answer any additional questions you may have about our childcare substitute agency, general services, and more. Just fill out the form below, and we’ll take it from there. We can’t wait to connect with you.