Preschool Substitute Teacher

Stratford School; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Stratford School in Fremont, CA seeks a Preschool Substitute Teacher to join our caring team. You will step in for absent teachers, implement varied teaching methods, and support daily routines in a safe, nurturing environment for young children.

Requirements include 12-semester or 18-quarter early childhood education units, or a Bachelor's in early child development; patience and strong communication are essential, with preferred prior teaching experience with young learners.

Qualifications

• 12-semester or 18-quarter completed early childhood education units. Units shall cover general areas of early child development, family and community, and curriculum.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, maintaining daily routines and supporting planned learning activities.
• Communicate daily with parents and guardians while collaborating with co-teachers and school staff.
• Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care as needed.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations and licensing guidelines.
• Perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

12-semester early childhood education units

18-quarter early childhood education units

Bachelor's degree in early child development

Job description

About the Role

Preschool Substitute Teachers have the fun opportunity to enjoy working with a wide variety of students and implementing an array of teaching methods and techniques. Your ability to connect with young learners and execute lesson plans will help ensure the classroom runs smoothly on any day as necessary.

You will also…

• Step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, maintaining the established daily routines, supporting planned learning activities, and providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children feel supported and cared for.
• Communicate daily with parents and guardians while collaborating closely with co-teachers and school staff
• Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care (including toileting and diaper changing as needed)
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations and licensing guidelines
• Perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned

What We Offer

Pay range: $23.00 - $27.00

Position located at 155 Washington Boulevard Fremont, CA 94539

This is an on-call position

What We Are Looking For

12-semester or 18-quarter completed early childhood education units. The units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelors degree in early child development

Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred.