Flexible Preschool Substitute | Learn Across Ages

Heritage Oak Private Education; Murrieta (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Isle Preschool is seeking a dependable Preschool Substitute Teacher to support our school across classrooms for infants to school-age children. This role offers flexibility when teachers are absent and a path to longer-term classroom opportunities.

You’ll step into classrooms as needed, support daily routines, and maintain a positive, engaging environment where children feel safe and eager to learn. This is ideal for someone exploring early education and seeking growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Completed 12 Core ECE Units including 3 Infant/Toddler ECE Units.
• Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant, Toddler, or Preschool.
• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience in a licensed childcare program.
• Ability to adapt to different age groups and classroom needs.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and routines for multiple age groups (Infant–School Age).
• Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Assist with instructional activities, supervision, meals and transitions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom aligned with school expectations.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and follow lesson plans and schedules.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Model professionalism, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in where needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Warm caring presence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 Core ECE Units incl. 3 Infant/Toddler

CDA in Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Job description

Discovery Isle Preschool is seeking a dependable Preschool Substitute Teacher to support our school across classrooms for infants to school-age children. This role offers flexibility when teachers are absent and a path to longer-term classroom opportunities.

You’ll step into classrooms as needed, support daily routines, and maintain a positive, engaging environment where children feel safe and eager to learn. This is ideal for someone exploring early education and seeking growth.