Preschool Substitute Teacher

Spring Education Group•Los Gatos, CA
•$23 - $27•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. Its educational program includes a STEAM-based curriculum recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education; Stratford was also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM. Preschool Substitute Teachers work with a variety of students and use different teaching methods and techniques. They step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, maintain established routines, support planned learning activities, and help provide a safe, nurturing, engaging environment. The role is on-call and located in Los Gatos, California. The listed pay range is $23.00–$27.00.

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.
  • Ability to often carry and lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
  • Ability to regularly hear and use clear vision, with or without correction.

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, 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.
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