Preschool Substitute Teacher
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. Its educational program includes a STEAM-based curriculum recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and it was the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM. Preschool Substitute Teachers work with a variety of students and teaching methods. They step into classrooms when teachers are absent, follow established routines and lesson plans, and help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. This is an on-call position located at 155 Washington Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94539. The stated pay range is $23.00–$27.00.
Requirements
- Completed 12 semester or 18 quarter units in early childhood education, including coursework covering early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in early 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 meet the position's physical and communication demands, including frequently walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English; often carrying, lifting, and using repetitive or fine hand movements; and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. The role also regularly requires hearing and 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, rest periods, and 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.
