Preschool Substitute Teacher

Stratford School; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford School in California seeks Preschool Substitute Teachers for on-call classroom coverage. You step in when a teacher is absent, maintain routines, support planned activities, and provide a safe, nurturing environment for young learners.

A Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field (or 12-semester/18-quarter EC units) is required or preferred. Experience in preschool settings helps; flexibility and creativity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field or 12-semester/18-quarter early childhood units.
• Prior preschool classroom experience preferred.
• Flexibility and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, maintaining routines and a safe environment.
• Communicate daily with parents and guardians while collaborating with co-teachers.
• Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and personal care as needed.
• Keep the classroom clean and compliant with safety regulations.
• Perform other related classroom duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility and creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field OR 12-semester/18-quarter early childhood units

Job description

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12thgrade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

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. This is an on-call position as needed.

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: $23-27 an hour
• Position located at 57 Cronin Drive, Santa Clara, CA
• This is an on-call position

What We Are Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or a related field from an accredited college or university or 12-semester or 18-quarter early childhood units, including courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, is required
• Prior classroom experience in a preschool classroom setting is preferred
• Flexibility and creativity

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.