Elementary Substitute Teacher: Flexible, Impactful Classroom

Heritage Oak Private Education; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Stratford School in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking enthusiastic Elementary Substitute Teachers to maintain continuity in the classroom when teachers are absent. You will step into established learning environments, engaging students in meaningful activities and helping ensure productive, structured days.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and favors prior elementary classroom experience. You will adapt to different grade levels, implement prepared plans, and collaborate with staff to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong classroom management skills to maintain order and learning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, families, teachers, and leadership.
• Flexibility and creativity in adapting to different classroom environments, teaching styles, and student needs.
• Reliability, punctuality, and responsibility for supervision and continuity of learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instructional continuity by stepping into the classroom when the regular teacher is absent.
• Engage students with teacher-prepared lessons, activities, and assignments.
• Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for elementary students.
• Support student learning across various subjects and grade levels as required.
• Communicate relevant classroom updates and student concerns to the team as appropriate.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability/Punctuality

Lesson plan follow-through

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stratford School in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking enthusiastic Elementary Substitute Teachers to maintain continuity in the classroom when teachers are absent. You will step into established learning environments, engaging students in meaningful activities and helping ensure productive, structured days.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and favors prior elementary classroom experience. You will adapt to different grade levels, implement prepared plans, and collaborate with staff to support