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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 attended the Smart Start Early Education Substitute Teacher Program training in Athens, GA during the week of January 26-30, 2009. I wanted to say thank you so much for the opportunity and the chance to attended in Athens, even though I was from Atlanta. I enjoyed everything that was offered, especially Trudy Friar, one of the program's trainers. I found a job and will start next week. Thanks so much. Your program was great!!

-Alisha Brown

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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