Preschool Substitute Teacher

Stratford School; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call position

Pay range $25.50-$27.50 per hour

Job summary

Stratford School in Sunnyvale, CA seeks Preschool Substitute Teachers to cover classes when a teacher is absent, maintain daily routines, support activities, and create a safe, nurturing environment for young children.

Responsibilities include communicating with parents, collaborating with co-teachers, assisting with meals and rest, keeping the classroom clean and compliant with safety guidelines, and taking on related school tasks.

Qualifications

• 12-semester or 18-quarter completed early childhood education units, including courses on early child development, family and community, and curriculum.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, maintaining daily routines and supporting planned activities.
• Communicate daily with parents and guardians while collaborating with co-teachers and staff.
• Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations and licensing guidelines.
• Perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

12-semester or 18-quarter early childhood education units

Bachelor’s degree in early child development

Job description

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.

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: $25.50 - $27.50

Position located at: 1196 Lime DriveSunnyvale, CA 94087

This is an on-call position

What We Are Looking For

12-semester or 18-quarter completed early childhood education units. The units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor’s degree in early child development

Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred