Preschool Substitute Teacher

Spring Education Group; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent educational institution in Milpitas is seeking Preschool Substitute Teachers to support classroom activities. The role requires a background in early childhood education, strong communication skills, and a passion for working with young children. Experience with preschool or pre-K students is preferred. This is an on-call position with a pay range of $23.00 - $27.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completed early childhood education units or a bachelor's degree in early childhood development.
• Patience and a love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover classroom duties as needed.
• Maintain the orderly arrangement and appearance of the classroom.
• Develop relationships with other school staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Education

12‑semester or 18‑quarter early childhood education units

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development

Job description

About Stratford School

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade. We provide a unique, multi‑dimensional educational foundation for children, with a STEAM‑based curriculum recognized by the White House and the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

What We Offer

• Pay range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Location: 341 Great Mall Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035
• On‑call position

About the Role

Preschool Substitute Teachers enjoy working with a wide variety of students and implementing an array of teaching methods and techniques. As a substitute, you will support the campus by implementing lesson plans, managing the classroom, and monitoring students.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover classroom duties as needed.
• Maintain the orderly arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom.
• Develop relationships with other school staff.
• Treat all students with kindness and respect.

Qualifications

• Completed 12‑semester or 18‑quarter early childhood education units covering general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: prior teaching experience with preschool/pre‑K students.

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising, twisting, listening, reading, writing, speaking English, and occasionally carrying or lifting items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Spring Education Group, including all affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. The Company prohibits any unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.