Substitute Teacher - Pasadena

Brella • Pasadena, CA

1d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Brella is hiring a Substitute Teacher for its Pasadena center. The role provides a safe, loving, and engaging environment for children ages 3 months through 6 years, working collaboratively with and under the direction of co-teachers. Substitute Teachers cover team members’ paid time off and callouts as needed. Centers are open Monday through Friday, with shifts currently running between 7:45 AM and 5:15 PM; hours may expand in the future.

The role involves modeling empathy through respectful responses and gentle guidance, engaging children with age-appropriate materials, supporting Brella’s curriculum, and following classroom safety procedures. Substitute Teachers are part-time employees. Pay is $19–$23 per hour, with placement based on education, relevant experience, and interview assessment. Sick and safe time accrues according to hours worked, up to 6 days per year.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma.
• Have 12 Early Childhood Education units; for work in infant rooms, this must include 3 units specific to infant care.
• Have experience working in a licensed child care facility.
• Meet the requirements of the California Department of Social Services / Licensing.
• Display a patient and calm demeanor and a loving approach to every child.
• Have a collaborative spirit and the ability to take direction from staff.
• Be able to perform the essential physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting children up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving classroom environment for children ages 3 months through 6 years in collaboration with and under the direction of co-teachers.
• Model empathy through respect, responsive interactions, and gentle guidance.
• Engage children as they work with age-appropriate, stimulating, and thoughtful materials.
• Support implementation of Brella’s curriculum under the direction of co-teachers.
• Keep the classroom safe by following procedures and guidelines.
• Cover paid time off and callouts for Brella team members as needed.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Follow state, federal, and Brella guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physicals, and required health and safety training and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $19–$23 per hour, with placement based on education, relevant experience, and interview assessment.
• Sick and safe time accrued based on hours worked, up to 6 days per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED