Preschool Substitute Teacher
About The Position
Temple Sinai Preschool is a play-based, Jewish preschool in Oakland. We strive to create a warm and welcoming classroom and school environment that supports children in positive play, building community, and developing a positive Jewish identity. The Substitute Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide responsive support across classrooms. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom. The Substitute Teacher collaborates with colleagues to uphold the school’s values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting
- Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning
- 12 ECE Units
- Up to Date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
- Health screening and TB test
- Immunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza)
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid
- Completion of all required Community Care Licensing (CCLD) paperwork
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
- Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues
- Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness
- Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture
- Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community
- Work cooperatively with teachers and administrators
- Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership
- Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach
- Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence
- Participate in children’s play as a coach, role model, and active observer
- Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect
- Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms
- Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child’s sense of belonging
- Contribute to creating environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children
- Maintain active supervision of children at all times
- Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness Handbook
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spaces
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
