La Jolla Country Day School·San Diego, California
Provide substitute teaching services for children aged 3-5 in the Early Childhood Center on an as-needed basis. Foster a positive school culture by building meaningful relationships with students and staff while maintaining a professional learning environment.
La Jolla Country Day School is seeking experienced, qualified substitute teachers for our Early Childhood Center (ECC). Genuine enthusiasm for, experience working with, and the working knowledge of the developing young child between 3 – 5 years of age are a must. Good humor along with effective communication skills, patience, creativity, interpersonal skills and the ability to treat others with dignity are crucial.
As a substitute, there is no guarantee of a specific amount of work nor a set schedule of employment. Work will be offered only on an as-needed basis.
To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will be both a leader and a learner. They demonstrate a growth mindset and approach change with openness, adaptability and resilience. They are self-motivated, emotionally intelligent, and exercise sound judgment in complex, dynamic environments.
they listen with empathy, speak with clarity, and write with precision. They are equally adept at building meaningful relationships with children, adolescents, and adults, and bring a collaborative spirit, deep respect for diverse perspectives, and a genuine commitment to fostering belonging across the school community.
The successful candidate will be a reflective educator and community member who seeks continuous growth, learns from others, and contributes positively to school culture. They will embody the professionalism, integrity, and inclusivity that define La Jolla Country Day School.
All school personnel must successfully complete a fingerprint background check through Live Scan and provide current tuberculosis clearance. In addition, employees working with our ECC students must provide documentation of measles and TDap immunization and recent flu shot record or waiver.
Submit your current CV/resume and cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this opportunity. Note that applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.
Hourly pay rate is $32.50
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, prior teaching experience, and 12 units of early childhood studies coursework. Required clearances include a Live Scan fingerprint background check, tuberculosis clearance, and specific immunizations.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.