Elementary Substitute Teacher

Stratford School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Stratford School in San Jose is seeking Elementary Substitute Teachers to support a diverse student body and implement an array of teaching methods. Your broad knowledge of subject matter and ability to execute lesson plans will help ensure the classroom runs smoothly on any day as necessary.

We look for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, flexibility and creativity, and, ideally, prior elementary classroom experience.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Stratford School (#2015), 6670 San Anselmo Way, San Jose, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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-$30.00

Location: San Jose, 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.

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.

Stratford School (#2015), 6670 San Anselmo Way, San Jose, California, United States of America