Elementary Substitute Teacher

AACTE; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, seeks an Elementary Substitute Teacher to support a variety of students and implement diverse teaching methods. You will help ensure smooth daily operations through lesson execution and classroom coverage.

The role emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and strong classroom management while maintaining a respectful, inclusive learning environment at Altadena, CA. Bachelor’s degree required and prior elementary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Prior classroom experience in an elementary classroom setting is preferred.
• Flexibility and creativity in teaching approaches.

Responsibilities

• Cover classroom duties as needed.
• Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom.
• Develop relationships with other school staff.
• Treat all students with kindness and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

What We Offer

Pay range: $25.00-$28.00

Location: Altadena, CA

Opportunity for advancement

About the Role

Elementary Substitute Teachers have the opportunity to enjoy working with a wide variety of students and implementing an array of teaching methods and techniques. Your broad knowledge of subject matter and executing lesson plans will help ensure the classroom runs smoothly on any day as necessary.

You will also…

• Cover classroom duties as needed
• Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom
• Develop relationships with other school staff
• Treat all students with kindness and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Prior classroom experience in an elementary classroom setting is preferred

Flexibility and creativity

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.