Preschool Substitute Teacher

Stratford School • Los Gatos, CA

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About The Position

Preschool Substitute Teachers step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, maintaining established daily routines, supporting planned learning activities, and providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children feel supported and cared for. The role involves connecting with young learners and implementing lesson plans to help ensure the classroom runs smoothly as needed. Substitute teachers communicate daily with parents and guardians and collaborate closely with co-teachers and school staff. They also 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 follow safety regulations and licensing guidelines; and perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned. This is an on-call position located in Los Gatos, California, with a pay range of $23.00–$27.00.

Requirements

• 12 completed ECE semester units or 18 quarter units, including coursework in Child Growth and Development, Child, Family, and Community, and Program/Curriculum; alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

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