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, facilitate play, and assist in maintaining a safe and inclusive space.
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. The Substitute Teacher collaborates with colleagues to uphold the school’s values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.
Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in an early childhood setting and 12 ECE units. Additional requirements include mandated reporter training, pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, and necessary health screenings.
Market context
Preschool substitute teachers in California are often needed to cover daily absences and maintain classroom continuity in early childhood programs. These roles can be competitive because schools and centers look for candidates with strong communication skills, a genuine interest in young children, and current compliance documents such as a negative TB test and valid state background check. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your documents are current before applying.
