The Substitute Teacher works with teaching teams to provide responsive support and maintain a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children. They actively engage in classroom activities, support social-emotional growth, and ensure the safety and cleanliness of learning spaces.
Temple Sinai - With nearly 1000 member families, Temple Sinai has a vibrant program of religious, spiritual, educational, social and social action initiatives. Temple Sinai is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, which represents the liberal tradition of Judaism.
Our vision is to create and sustain an engaged community that welcomes and connects people from all walks of Reform Jewish life. We strive to nurture the spiritual, educational, and emotional lives of the families and children in our community.
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)
$23.00 - 26.00/hr commiserate with education and experience.
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, fostering meaningful relationships, and supporting the implementation of curriculum. The Substitute Teacher collaborates with colleagues to uphold the school’s values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary setting and possess 12 ECE units. Additional requirements include mandated reporter training, pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, and necessary health screenings.
Market context
California substitute teacher roles are often in steady demand because districts need flexible coverage for absences across elementary and secondary classrooms. Competition can be stronger for candidates who already have classroom experience, strong behavior management, and the required DOJ/FBI clearance and Mandated Reporter Training. Review the district’s assignment preferences and confirm your background-check and training status before applying; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you quickly compare the original posting without extra research.
