Substitute Teacher, Winter 26-27

Mammoth Mountain•Mammoth Lakes, CA

About The Position

Mammoth Mountain is seeking Early Childhood Substitute Teachers to support classroom operations within the Mammoth Mountain Child Care Program. Substitute Teachers work alongside Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children from birth through age 4. They cover planned and unplanned staff absences and support the supervision, education, and care of children while maintaining compliance with licensing regulations and program standards. Substitute teachers are expected to commit to 40 hours per month plus bi-monthly staff meetings. Mammoth Mountain will train qualified candidates. The role requires successful performance of essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodations. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in early childhood education and child development.
Ability to work effectively with children ranging in age from birth to 4 years.
Ability to actively supervise and engage children in classroom and outdoor environments.
Knowledge of child development principles and best practices.
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with coworkers, families, and supervisors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
Knowledge of and ability to follow health, safety, and licensing requirements, company policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to successfully complete required background screening and fingerprinting requirements.

Nice To Haves

12 ECE units, verified with official transcripts, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Previous childcare or early childhood education experience.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Cover planned and unplanned staff absences.
Support the supervision, education, and care of children from birth through age 4.
Help provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment alongside Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers.
Actively supervise and engage children in classroom and outdoor environments.
Follow health, safety, and licensing requirements, program standards, company policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Commit to 40 hours per month and attend bi-monthly staff meetings.