Preschool Substitute Teacher

AACTE; Lake Elsinore, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet

Collaborative school community

Job summary

Spring Education Group is seeking a Substitute Preschool Teacher for Kid’s World in Lake Elsinore, CA. You will support classrooms when a lead teacher is absent, following established lesson plans to maintain a consistent early learning experience.

The program blends structured learning with play to support early literacy and social-emotional development. You will lead activities across stories, art, music, movement, and outdoor play, adapting to different ages and schedules while maintaining

Qualifications

• 12+ postsecondary semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited college or university.
• Six months of experience in a licensed child care center or comparable program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead developmentally appropriate activities, including stories, art, music, movement, sensory exploration, and outdoor play.
• Adapt to different classrooms, age groups, schedules and instructional needs.
• Maintain classroom routines and help children transition between activities.
• Supervise children during learning activities, meals, rest periods, outdoor play, and transitions.
• Assist with age-appropriate personal care routines including handwashing, toileting, diapering, and feeding as needed.
• Respond with patience and care to children’s physical and emotional needs.
• Keep classrooms and materials clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to provide a positive experience for students.
• Communicate professionally with families about classroom activities and daily routines.
• Follow school policies and licensing requirements for health, safety, sanitation, and supervision.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Patient, nurturing approach

Flexibility to work with different age

Education

12+ postsecondary units in ECE/Child Development

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field preferred

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Substitute Preschool Teacher – Kid’s World

At Kid’s World, we integrate learning and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment, transcending traditional childcare. Our preschool serves as the gateway to a lifelong educational journey, ensuring a positive and enriching start. We are dedicated to fostering children’s natural curiosity and learning capabilities to their fullest potential.

What We Offer

• Employee referral bonus
• Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, nurturing school community

About the Role

As a Substitute Preschool Teacher at Kid’s World, you will provide classroom support when a regularly assigned teacher is absent. You’ll work with different age groups, follow established lesson plans and routines, and help maintain a consistent learning experience. Our curriculum blends structured learning with play-based exploration to support early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational skills.

You Will Also

• Lead developmentally appropriate activities, including stories, art, music and movement, sensory exploration, and outdoor play
• Adapt to different classrooms, age groups, schedules, and instructional needs
• Maintain classroom routines and help children transition smoothly between activities
• Supervise children during learning activities, meals, rest periods, outdoor play, and transitions
• Assist with age-appropriate personal care routines, including handwashing, toileting, diapering, and feeding, as needed
• Respond with patience and care to children’s physical and emotional needs
• Keep classrooms and learning materials clean, organized, and ready for use
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to provide a positive experience for students
• Communicate professionally with families about classroom activities and daily routines
• Follow school policies and applicable licensing requirements for health, safety, sanitation, and supervision

What We’re Looking For

• At least 12 postsecondary semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited college or university
• At least six months of experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Flexibility to work with different age groups and classroom teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A patient, nurturing approach and a passion for early childhood education
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working with young children, including sitting on the floor, lifting, bending, and engaging in active play

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.