Substitute Teachers

The Pegasus School; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pegasus School seeks Substitute Teachers to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Substitute Teachers provide classroom coverage when regular faculty are absent and help maintain a positive, engaging learning environment for our students.

Assignments are available on an as-needed basis throughout the school year. We are particularly interested in candidates who generally have availability at least one to two days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current California teaching credential or substitute teaching permit.
• Experience working with school-age children in a school, classroom, tutoring, camp, youth program, or similar educational setting.
• Ability to lead a classroom, follow established lesson plans, and maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Strong classroom management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions independently while carrying out the responsibilities of the teacher.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with students, employees, and families and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Dependability, punctuality, flexibility, and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to changing situations.
• Ability to meet all School and state requirements for employment, including required background clearance and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Previous classroom teaching or substitute teaching experience.
• Experience teaching elementary and/or middle school students.
• Experience in an independent school environment.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education and classroom educational technology.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom and support student learning in accordance with lesson plans, routines, and expectations.
• Deliver planned instruction, facilitate activities and discussions, and provide feedback to the regular teacher.
• Supervise and ensure student safety throughout the school day, including recess and transitions.
• Adapt to different grade levels, subjects, and classroom environments.
• Build rapport with students and manage classroom behavior effectively.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

California teaching credential or substitute teaching permit

Tools

Google Workspace for Education

Job description

The Pegasus School is seeking Substitute Teachers to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. Substitute Teachers provide classroom coverage when regular faculty members are absent and play an important role in maintaining a positive, engaging, and consistent learning environment for our students.

Assignments are available on an as-needed basis throughout the school year. We are particularly interested in candidates who generally have availability at least one to two days per week.

Substitute Teachers are responsible for leading the classroom and supporting student learning in accordance with lesson plans, routines, and expectations established by the regular classroom teacher. Assignments may be available across elementary and middle school grade levels and subject areas.

Responsibilities may include delivering planned instruction, facilitating classroom activities and discussions, supporting individual students and small groups, managing classroom routines and behavior, and providing feedback to the regular teacher following the assignment.

Substitute Teachers are also responsible for the supervision and safety of students throughout the school day, which may include recess, lunch, passing periods, morning arrival, and afternoon dismissal.

Successful substitutes are dependable, flexible, confident classroom leaders who are able to quickly build rapport with students and adapt to different grade levels, subjects, and classroom environments.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Current California teaching credential or substitute teaching permit.

Experience working with school-age children in a school, classroom, tutoring, camp, youth program, or similar educational setting.

Ability to lead a classroom, follow established lesson plans, and maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Strong classroom management, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions independently while carrying out the responsibilities of the teacher.

Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with students, employees, and families and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Dependability, punctuality, flexibility, and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to changing situations.

Ability to meet all School and state requirements for employment, including required background clearance and applicable health and safety requirements.

Previous classroom teaching or substitute teaching experience.

Experience teaching elementary and/or middle school students.

Experience in an independent school environment.

Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education and classroom educational technology.

Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Compensation and Schedule

The rate of pay is $188 per day.

Substitute Teachers work on a casual, temporary, as-needed basis. Substitutes 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.

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.