Substitute Teacher - Pasadena

Brella • Pasadena, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Brella is hiring Substitute Teachers for its Pasadena center to cover team members’ paid time off and callouts. The role provides care and early learning for children aged 3 months through 6 years in collaboration with, and under the direction of, co-teachers. Substitute Teachers help create a safe, loving classroom, model empathy through respectful responses and gentle guidance, engage children with age-appropriate materials, and support implementation of Brella’s curriculum.

The Pasadena center is located at 475 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. Centers are open Monday through Friday, with current shifts running between 7:45 AM and 5:15 PM; hours may expand in the future. Substitute employees are part-time. Pay is $19–$23 per hour, with placement in the range dependent on education, relevant experience, and interview assessment. Sick and Safe Time accrues based on hours worked, up to six days per year.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma and 12 Early Childhood Education units; for work in infant rooms, the units 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.
• Demonstrate a patient and calm demeanor and a loving approach to every child.
• Have a collaborative spirit and the ability to take direction from staff to support classrooms as needed.
• Follow state, federal, and Brella guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physicals, and required health and safety training and practices.
• Be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children aged 3 months through 6 years in classrooms, collaborating with and working 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.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED