Preschool Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher (Part-Time)

Temple Sinai Preschool is a play-based, Jewish preschool in Oakland. We strive to create a warm and welcoming classroom and school environment that supports children in positive play, building community, and developing a positive Jewish identity.

Position: Substitute Teacher (Part-Time) Pay Rate: $23.00 - 26.00/hr commiserate with education and experience.

Job Purpose: The Substitute Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide responsive support across classrooms. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom. The Substitute Teacher collaborates with colleagues to uphold the school's values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.

Key Responsibilities

Professionalism

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues
• Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture
• Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community

Teacher & Staff Relations

• Work cooperatively with teachers and administrators
• Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership

Teacher & Child Relations

• Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach
• Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence
• Participate in children's play as a coach, role model, and active observer
• Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect
• Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms
• Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child's sense of belonging
• Contribute to creating environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children

Health & Safety

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness Handbook
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spaces

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting
• Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning
• 12 ECE Units

Additional Requirements

• Up to Date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
• Health screening and TB test
• Immunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza)
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid
• Completion of all required Community Care Licensing (CCLD) paperwork