Cabarrus Teachers On Call Program
Let’s Partner to Close the Gap on Teacher Shortages! Free, fully funded training and paid preparatory cohorts that equip job-ready substitute teachers for early childhood classrooms in Cabarrus County.
No cost to participants • Paid preparatory training • DCDEE-aligned credentials • Serving Cabarrus County • No prior experience needed
Child care centers are forced to close classrooms due to staff shortages.
Families and employers in Cabarrus deserve reliable, fully staffed child care.
Staff shortages put stress on programs, families, and the entire community. Without support, classrooms close, parents scramble, and children lose learning stability. Aspiring educators want to help but face financial and training barriers.
We understand how challenging it is to find qualified substitutes when your teachers are absent.
Our program removes barriers by offering fully funded training, DCDEE-aligned credentials, and a ready pool of substitute educators.
Our unique propositions:
Funded by Smart Start & Cabarrus Partnership
Approved DCDEE credentials
Cohort training + coaching at no cost
A Simple 3-Step Path
Apply to the Next Cohort
Complete a simple sign-up form.
Complete Paid Preparatory Training
Gain skills, coaching, and DCDEE credentials.
Get Matched to Assignments
Work in partner child care centers on an on-call basis.
For Child Care Centers
A job-ready pool of trained substitutes
Consistent coverage to keep classrooms open
Compliance with DCDEE requirements
A single, reliable partner for staffing
For Aspiring Teachers
Paid, no-cost training cohorts
Credentials required to be a substitute teacher
Flexible scheduling with path to full-time roles
Coaching and real-world classroom experience
- No prior experience needed
Teachers On Call Prepatory Training
October 6th, 2025
Location: 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord NC 28027
Time: TBD
Do you want a flexible schedule with the potential of full-time employment in an early education environment? Our preparatory training will pay participants to develop the foundational skills required to work in an early childhood setting.
November 3rd, 2025
Location: 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord NC 28027
Time: TBD
Do you want a flexible schedule with the potential of full-time employment in an early education environment? Our preparatory training will pay participants to develop the foundational skills required to work in an early childhood setting.
January 5th, 2026
Location: 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord NC 28027
Time: TBD
Do you want a flexible schedule with the potential of full-time employment in an early education environment? Our preparatory training will pay participants to develop the foundational skills required to work in an early childhood setting.
February 2nd, 2026
Location: 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord NC 28027
Time: TBD
Do you want a flexible schedule with the potential of full-time employment in an early education environment? Our preparatory training will pay participants to develop the foundational skills required to work in an early childhood setting.
Partners & Supporters
What Others Say About Us
Picture classrooms that stay open, children who continue learning, families who can work without fear of disruption, and aspiring teachers gaining experience that leads to careers. That’s the future for Cabarrus County that Teachers On Call is building.
