Elementary Substitute Teacher

Stratford School • San Jose, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Stratford School is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and adaptable Elementary Substitute Teachers to maintain classroom continuity when a teacher is absent. The role involves stepping into an established learning environment, engaging students in meaningful educational activities, and helping ensure that each school day remains productive, structured, and enjoyable. Substitute teachers work with students across elementary grade levels and support a variety of subjects, using their energy, creativity, and teaching approach to help students learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive school community.

The position offers flexible substitute teaching opportunities, exposure to different grade levels, teaching styles, and classroom experiences, and an opportunity to build classroom experience and explore future opportunities to transition into a full-time teaching role with Stratford School. The listed pay range is $26.00–$28.00, and the location is San Jose, California.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A genuine interest in working with elementary-aged students and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Strong classroom management skills, including the ability to establish expectations, maintain structure, and engage students productively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with students, families, teachers, and school leadership as appropriate.
• Flexibility and creativity in responding to different classroom environments, teaching styles, and student needs.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility for student supervision and classroom continuity.
• Ability to follow lesson plans, provide clear instructions, and keep students engaged in learning.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Prior classroom teaching or instructional experience in an elementary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement teacher-prepared lesson plans, classroom activities, and assignments to keep students engaged and learning throughout the school day.
• Establish clear expectations, maintain classroom routines, and promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage participation, answer questions, provide guidance, and adapt approaches to students’ varying learning needs.
• Supervise students during instruction, transitions, recess, lunch, and other assigned activities while following campus procedures.
• Maintain instructional continuity by helping students stay on task, complete assigned work, and remain focused on learning objectives.
• Communicate relevant classroom updates, student concerns, and information about the school day to appropriate team members.
• Adapt to changing campus priorities, including different grade levels, subjects, classroom routines, and instructional needs.
• Follow school policies, student supervision guidelines, safety procedures, and established practices for student well-being.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities, including the opportunity to explore a future transition into a full-time teaching role with Stratford School.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ learning and development.
• Collaborative school environment where educators work together to support student success.
• Exposure to a variety of grade levels, teaching styles, and classroom experiences.
• Flexible substitute teaching opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level