Substitute Teacher

1009 Great Pacific Child Development Center; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 33,751 - 35,128; Part time

Job summary

1009 Great Pacific Child Development Center in Ventura, California, is seeking a Substitute Teacher for seasonal and intermittent roles. The ideal candidate will have two years of experience working with young children and must be passionate about child development.

The position offers a pay rate of $24.50 to $25.50 per hour and involves responsibilities such as providing care for children, implementing individualized curriculum, and attending staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with young children, with at least 150 hours in the last 6 months.
• Current driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage for classroom teachers.
• Handle all aspects of care for children ages 2 months to 9 years.
• Implement age-appropriate, individualized curriculum.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Team-based work structure

Flexible on the job

Initiative and conscientiousness

Education

High school graduate

Fifteen units in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Role Overview

Role: Substitute Teacher – Seasonal/Intermittent

Team: Child Development

Scope: Individual Contributor, Level ES4

Years of Experience: 2+; Location: Ventura, CA

Compensation: $24.50-$25.50/Hr

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage for classroom teachers in the infant, preschool, and school‑age programs.
• Handle all aspects of care for children ages 2 months to 9 years.
• Transport school‑age children to and from approved sites, ensuring safe travel.
• Stock center supplies and groceries as needed.
• Implement age‑appropriate, individualized curriculum and facilitate learning through language, songs, games, and activities.
• Maintain visual supervision and child safety at all times.
• Build respectful relationships with children, parents, and co‑teachers, honoring individual differences and cultural diversity.
• Assist in classroom parent communications, including newsletters and activity calendars.
• Create a structured routine that allows for scheduled meal and rest breaks.
• Communicate positively with children, families, and staff, fostering a language‑rich environment.
• Guide children in responsible participation and problem‑solving within a multi‑age program.
• Partner with parents to support smooth transitions and address concerns or feedback.
• Support staff with administrative tasks such as newsletters, attendance, shopping lists, and staff‑child ratios in a timely manner.
• Assist and mentor substitute teachers, providing ongoing support.
• Attend all staff meetings and in‑service trainings.
• Direct issues to appropriate persons promptly.
• Maintain daily inspection reports for transportation.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 1–40 pounds from floor to waist‑high table.
• Kneeling to maintain eye contact at child’s level.
• Sitting on the floor while working with children.
• Responding to a child 20–30 feet away within 30 seconds.
• Carrying a child (1–40 pounds) up to 50–100 feet.
• Addressing first aid needs for cuts, bruises, and blood/bodily fluids.
• Communicating clearly and calmly to children, parents, and coworkers.
• Managing the stress associated with close work with children and families.
• Performing fine and medium hand manipulation.

Who You Are

• High school graduate.
• Passionate about child development and supporting our company mission to save our home planet.
• Excellent customer service skills in person, via email, and on the phone.
• Comfortable with team‑based work structure; demonstrates flexibility on the job.
• Shows initiative, conscientiousness, and complete follow‑through on responsibilities.

Experience You Bring

• Two years’ experience working with young children (at least 150 hours within the last 6 months).
• Fifteen (15) units in Early Childhood Education (Growth and Development, Child‑Family & Community, Infant/Toddler studies, School‑age studies, and one other program class).
• Current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of personal computers with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Successful completion of fingerprinting and requisite criminal background check compliant with state child‑care licensing.

Preferred Experience

• AA or BA in ECE or related field.
• Understanding of Outdoor Classroom Project, Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), Pyramid Model, and Learning Stories.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• Experience with seasonal/intermittent employment schedules (maximum 19 hrs/week, 76 hrs/month, or 500 hrs/rolling 12‑month period).

Employee Conduct

Every employee must contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co‑workers, customers, and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.