Substitute Teacher Assistants

The Pegasus School; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pegasus School in Huntington Beach, CA seeks Substitute Teacher Assistants to support classrooms across grades 1–8 during the 2026–2027 school year. Responsibilities include assisting instruction, supervising students, and helping with classroom routines and organization.

Hours vary by assignment, typically 6.5–7.5 hours per day. The role is hourly, non-exempt, with flexible weekly availability and a focus on dependable, adaptable support across multiple classes.

Job description

The Pegasus School is seeking Substitute Teacher Assistants to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. Substitute Teacher Assistants provide important classroom and student supervision support across grades 1–8 and help ensure continuity when regular team members are absent.

Hours vary by assignment and typically range from 6.5 to 7.5 hours per day.

Substitute Teacher Assistants work alongside classroom teachers and other members of the faculty and staff to support a positive, engaging, and well-organized learning environment. Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include supporting classroom instruction, working with individual students or small groups, assisting with classroom preparation and organization, and helping students navigate daily routines.

Substitute Teacher Assistants also provide active student supervision during non-instructional periods, including lunch, recess, morning arrival, passing periods, and afternoon dismissal.

Because substitutes may work with different teachers, students, and grade levels from one assignment to the next, successful candidates will be flexible, dependable, comfortable taking direction, and able to quickly adapt to established classroom routines and expectations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with school-age children in a school, camp, childcare, recreation, tutoring, or similar setting.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and established classroom routines while adapting to different classrooms, grade levels, and assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with students, employees, and families.
• Ability to actively supervise groups of students and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Dependability, punctuality, flexibility, and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to changing situations.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking for extended periods and actively supervising students indoors and outdoors.
• Availability to work at least one to two days per week during the school year.
• Ability to meet all School and state requirements for employment, including required background clearance and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Previous experience working in a school or classroom environment, particularly with elementary or middle school students.
• Experience supporting classroom instruction, small-group learning, or individual students.
• College coursework or a degree in education, child development, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with students with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience in an independent school environment.

Compensation and Schedule

The rate of pay for this position is $19.75 per hour.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Substitute Teacher Assistants work on a casual, temporary basis, set their own availability, and may accept assignments as they become available. We are particularly interested in candidates who generally have availability at least one to two days per week.

About The Pegasus School

The Pegasus School is a vibrant PK–8 independent school located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Huntington Beach. Our campus includes a theater, gymnasium, art studios, science and technology labs, a library, athletic fields, and outdoor learning spaces.

Pegasus inspires bright, curious minds to become confident and compassionate leaders. Faculty and staff work in close partnership to create an environment that encourages creative and critical thinking, thoughtful risk-taking, and meaningful engagement with the world.

California Compliance Notice

In accordance with California law (Education Code § 44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for positions with The Pegasus School are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pegasus School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.