Preschool Substitute Teacher

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th grade 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.

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: $23.00 - $27.00

Position located at 155 Washington Boulevard Fremont, CA 94539

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

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.