On-Call Early Childhood Substitute Teacher — Flexible & Impactful

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Substitute Teacher in the San Mateo, CA area to support classrooms on an on-call basis. You will assist with hands‑on activities, share daily milestones with families, and help maintain a safe, clean learning environment.

Potential to work across centers and various age groups. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 12 ECE units preferred, and 1 year of child care experience; CDA/AA/BA in early education are desirable.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required.
• 12 ECE units completed preferred: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses. If Infant/Toddler position, the Infant/Toddler class is required as one of the curriculum courses.
• 1 year of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
• CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in early education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children.
• Maintain open communication with parents, sharing their child's daily milestones.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines.
• Provide support in any classroom or age group where teaching coverage is needed across a center or in nearby locations.

Skills

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 ECE units completed (preferred)

CDA/Associate/Bachelor’s in early education (preferred)

1 year child care experience (preferred)

Job description

Bright Horizons is seeking a Substitute Teacher in the San Mateo, CA area to support classrooms on an on-call basis. You will assist with hands‑on activities, share daily milestones with families, and help maintain a safe, clean learning environment.

Potential to work across centers and various age groups. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 12 ECE units preferred, and 1 year of child care experience; CDA/AA/BA in early education are desirable.