Preschool Substitute Teacher

Job Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

• Professionalism
  • Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
  • Maintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleagues
  • Engage in reflective practice and accept feedback with openness
  • Contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace culture
  • Be a flexible and supportive member of the school community
• Teacher & Staff Relations
  • Work cooperatively with teachers and administrators
  • Demonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadership
• Teacher & Child Relations
  • Engage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approach
  • Support peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presence
  • Participate in children's play as a coach, role model, and active observer
  • Reinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respect
  • Redirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom norms
  • Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child's sense of belonging
  • Contribute to creating environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the children
• Health & Safety
  • Maintain active supervision of children at all times
  • Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness Handbook
  • Assist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spaces

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education setting
• Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning
• 12 ECE Units

Additional Requirements

• Up to Date Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
• Health screening and TB test
• Immunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza)
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid
• Completion of all required Community Care Licensing (CCLD) paperwork