Preschool Substitute Teacher

Heritage Oak Private Education; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Culture of care and positivity

Job summary

Spring Education Group, a leading Early Childhood Education provider, seeks an on-call substitute teacher to support Infant, Toddler and Preschool classrooms. You will work with a collaborative team to foster a nurturing, calm environment and assist with learning activities.

You must be 18+, have a high school diploma, and 12 ECE units, plus pass a background check. Opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school diploma.
• 12 Early Childhood Education Units.
• Must successfully clear criminal background check.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position.

Responsibilities

• Modeling positive behaviors and kindness for children.
• Supporting group time and outdoor play.
• Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day.
• Preparing engaging learning materials.
• Helping children with independence milestones.
• Supporting language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills.
• Making the learning environment a lovely and inviting place to be.

Skills

Naturally positive

Good communicator

Passionate about learning

Education

High school diploma

12 ECE Units

Job description

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre‑K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after‑school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches - including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

LePort Montessori Schools provides students and families with an authentic Montessori educational experience facilitated by passionate Montessori educators who guide students in meaningful work within a beautifully prepared environment. We cultivate an atmosphere of joyful learning and continuous growth for both our students and teachers, offering opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive community.

We are more than a school - we are a community. Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and implementation of the educational philosophy pioneered by Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial experiences, and mixed‑age groups. Our culture is one of care, grace, courtesy and respect.

About the Position

Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? We are seeking an on‑call, substitute Teacher to work in our Infant, Toddler and Preschool classrooms. You will work as part of a supportive team to foster a nurturing, caring, stimulating, and peaceful environment. This includes:

• Modeling positive behaviors and kindness for children
• Supporting group time and outdoor play
• Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day
• Preparing engaging learning materials
• Helping children with independence milestones
• Supporting language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills
• Making the learning environment a lovely and inviting place to be

What We Offer

We offer a supportive community that encourages professional growth, with a salary ranging from $18.00-$20.00 per hour. You’ll also enjoy:

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A culture of care and positivity

About You

We are looking for someone who is naturally positive, a good communicator, and passionate about learning and child development. You must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma
• 12 Early Childhood Education Units
• Must successfully clear criminal background check
• Previous teaching experience
• Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position

Reasonable Accommodations

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.