Preschool Substitute Teacher

Spring Education Group•Irvine, CA
•$18 - $20

About The Position

Spring Education Group is a national network of independent schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Its schools offer programs led by educators who support academic excellence, student independence, and a lasting love of learning. LePort Montessori Schools provides an authentic Montessori educational experience in a supportive community, with an approach that combines academics, practical life, sensorial experiences, and mixed-age groups. The on-call substitute Teacher works in Toddler and Preschool classrooms as part of a supportive team, helping foster a nurturing, caring, stimulating, and peaceful environment. The role supports children's learning, development, independence, and daily classroom routines. The position offers a salary of $18.00–$20.00 per hour and professional growth and development opportunities. The job requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. It also often requires carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. The position regularly requires hearing and clear vision, with or without correction. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Minimum high school diploma.
  • 12 Early Childhood Education Units.
  • Must successfully clear a criminal background check.
  • Previous teaching experience.
  • Comply with all state education and licensing standards and maintain validation of credentials for the position.

Nice To Haves

  • Additional talents such as crafting, cooking, gardening, or music that can be shared in the classrooms.

Responsibilities

  • Model positive behaviors and kindness for children.
  • Support group time and outdoor play.
  • Facilitate smooth transitions throughout the day.
  • Prepare engaging learning materials.
  • Help children reach independence milestones.
  • Support language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills.
  • Help make the learning environment lovely and inviting.
  • Work as part of a supportive team to foster a nurturing, caring, stimulating, and peaceful environment.

Benefits

  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A culture of care and positivity.
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