Elementary 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.

The Opportunity

Be part of something extraordinary! At Stratford Preparatory Milpitas, we believe great teachers do more than deliver curriculum. They inspire students to ask better questions, solve meaningful problems, and see themselves as capable learners and creators.

We are seeking a versatile, highly motivated Middle School Floater Teacher with strong expertise in mathematics to join our growing school community. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys working across classrooms, building strong relationships with students, and contributing where their expertise can have the greatest impact.

The ideal candidate will bring particular strength in middle school mathematics and an enthusiasm for engineering and design thinking. The role will support instruction across the middle school as needed while contributing to our growing STEM and mathematics programs.

Why Join Stratford Preparatory Milpitas?

Stratford Preparatory Milpitas is growing, and our founding educators have a unique opportunity to help shape the traditions, culture, and future of our middle and high school for years to come.

We value teachers who bring ideas, take initiative, collaborate generously, and are energized by the opportunity to build, innovate, and grow alongside their students and colleagues.

What We Are Looking For

Our teachers are genuine, curious, passionate, striving, generous, and accountable. We are looking for an educator who:

• Has strong knowledge of middle school mathematics and the ability to make challenging concepts accessible and engaging.
• Enjoys working with adolescents and understands the unique academic and developmental needs of middle school students.
• Can confidently step into different classrooms and instructional settings while maintaining consistency, professionalism, and high expectations.
• Is excited by engineering, innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
• Can guide students through a collaborative, interdisciplinary project such as Future City, helping them apply mathematics, science, research, writing, and design.
• Builds strong relationships with students while maintaining clear classroom expectations and routines.
• Is collaborative, reflective, flexible, and eager to contribute to a growing school.
• Sees opportunities rather than limitations and is willing to take initiative beyond a narrowly defined job description.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach and support middle school subjects with a focus on mathematics.
• Provide classroom coverage and instructional support across middle school classes as needed.
• Develop and deliver engaging, rigorous mathematics instruction aligned with school curriculum and learning goals.
• Coach and support an after-school competitive Math Club, helping students develop problem-solving strategies, mathematical reasoning, and confidence in preparation for competitions. 
• Design hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to apply mathematical and scientific thinking to authentic problems.
• Support the Engineering program, including preparation for the Future City competition.
• Collaborate with teachers and academic leaders to ensure continuity of instruction and student learning.
• Support lesson planning, assessment, grading, classroom management, and student engagement.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students that foster curiosity, confidence, academic growth, and personal responsibility.
• Participate actively in department meetings, professional development, curriculum planning, and schoolwide initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and families to support student success.
• Contribute ideas and expertise to the continued development of a young and growing school.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education, engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching or working with middle school students, preferably in mathematics.
• Strong content knowledge in middle school mathematics and the ability to differentiate instruction for varied learners.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in engineering, STEM, project-based learning, robotics, design thinking, or Future City.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt quickly while maintaining high standards for teaching and learning.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous professional growth.
• Genuine enthusiasm for helping to build something new.
• Teaching credential or equivalent qualifications preferred.

Benefits and Salary:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Stratford Preparatory Milpitas, a Spring Education Group school, offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career Growth: We believe our people deserve every opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills and share their passions. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement within our schools and across our network.
• Retirement: We offer a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial well-being.
• Health Insurance: Employees may choose from three PPO medical plans, along with dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending: Our FSA allows employees to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dependent care, and transit expenses.
• $60,000-$80,000 annual salary

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.