Preschool Substitute Teacher

About Stratford School Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade. We provide a unique, multi‑dimensional educational foundation for children, with a STEAM‑based curriculum recognized by the White House and the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM. What We Offer Pay range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Location: 341 Great Mall Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035 On‑call position About the Role Preschool Substitute Teachers enjoy working with a wide variety of students and implementing an array of teaching methods and techniques. As a substitute, you will support the campus by implementing lesson plans, managing the classroom, and monitoring students. Key Responsibilities Cover classroom duties as needed. Maintain the orderly arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom. Develop relationships with other school staff. Treat all students with kindness and respect. Qualifications Completed 12‑semester or 18‑quarter early childhood education units covering general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development. Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred: prior teaching experience with preschool/pre‑K students. Physical Requirements Requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising, twisting, listening, reading, writing, speaking English, and occasionally carrying or lifting items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Employment Opportunity Spring Education Group, including all affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. The Company prohibits any unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr