Preschool Substitute Teacher

Stratford School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Multi-age experience

Community focus

Job summary

Stratford School in San Francisco is seeking a Preschool Substitute Teacher for on-call coverage. You will support classrooms, implement lesson plans, supervise students, and help maintain a warm, organized learning space for young children.

The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, caring, strong communication, and a desire to help early learners thrive across multiple age groups.

Flexible scheduling and a mission-driven school community focused on whole-child development are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education (including child development, family/community, and curriculum).
• Prior teaching experience with preschool or pre-K students (preferred).
• A patient and caring nature, with a strong desire to support young children.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementing lesson plans and maintaining a positive classroom environment
• Supervising students with care, attention, and kindness
• Supporting classroom routines and reinforcing daily schedules
• Maintaining the classroom's organization and welcoming appearance
• Building strong, respectful relationships with students and staff

Skills

Patience and caring

Communication

Education

12 semester units in ECE

Bachelor's in ECE Development

Job description

Join Our Team as a Preschool Substitute Teacher!

Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00/hour
Location: 2425 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
Schedule: On-Call, As Needed

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a flexible opportunity to work with young learners? We're seeking warm, energetic, and adaptable Preschool Substitute Teachers to support our dedicated team when staff coverage is needed. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a nurturing, engaging classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive.

What You'll Do

As a substitute teacher, you'll step into classrooms and help create a safe, joyful learning experience by:

• Implementing lesson plans and maintaining a positive classroom environment
• Supervising students with care, attention, and kindness
• Supporting classroom routines and reinforcing daily schedules
• Maintaining the classroom's organization and welcoming appearance
• Building strong, respectful relationships with students and staff

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education (including child development, family/community, and curriculum) or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development
• Prior teaching experience with preschool or pre-K students (preferred)
• A patient and caring nature, with a strong desire to support young children
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why Apply?

• Flexible scheduling that works around your availability
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple age groups and classrooms
• Join a welcoming and mission-driven school community focused on whole-child development