Spring Education Group·Palo Alto, California
The Preschool Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing teaching methods and executing lesson plans to ensure smooth classroom operations. Duties include covering classroom needs, maintaining the classroom environment, and building positive relationships with staff and students.
Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th 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.
Preschool Substitute Teachers have the fun opportunity to enjoy working with a wide variety of students and implementing an array of teaching methods and techniques. Your ability to connect with young learners and execute lesson plans will help ensure the classroom runs smoothly on any day as necessary. You will also… Cover classroom duties as needed Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom Develop relationships with other school staff Treat all students with kindness and respect
Pay range: $26.00 - $28.00 Position located at Palo Alto, CA This is an on-call position What We Are Looking For 12 completed ECE semester units (or 18 quarter units), including coursework in: Child Growth and Development Child, Family, and Community Program/Curriculum OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development Prior experience in a preschool setting preferred Strong communication and collaboration skills 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.
Candidates must have 12 completed ECE semester units in specific coursework or a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development. Prior experience in a preschool setting and strong communication skills are preferred.
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.