Preschool Substitute Teacher

Spring Education Group • Altadena, CA

10d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is an independent WASC-accredited private school in California serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The school offers a STEAM-based curriculum and describes a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children.

The Preschool Substitute Teacher steps into the classroom when a teacher is absent, maintains established routines, supports planned learning activities, and provides a safe, nurturing, engaging environment for young children. This on-call position involves working with a variety of students and teaching methods, communicating with families, collaborating with school staff, assisting with children’s daily care, and supporting classroom and school operations.

Requirements

• Complete 12 ECE semester units or 18 quarter units, including coursework in Child Growth and Development, Child, Family, and Community, and Program/Curriculum; alternatively, hold a bachelor’s degree in Child Development.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak English; often carry, lift, and perform repetitive or fine hand movements; and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
• Regularly hear and use clear vision, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience with young students.

Responsibilities

• Step into the classroom when a teacher is absent and maintain established daily routines.
• Support planned learning activities and provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children.
• Communicate daily with parents and guardians and collaborate with co-teachers and school staff.
• Assist children during meals, snacks, and rest periods, as well as with routine personal care, including toileting and diaper changing as needed.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized and comply with safety regulations and licensing guidelines.
• Perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level