Preschool Substitute Teacher

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12 th 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.

Join Our Team as a Preschool Substitute Teacher!

Pay Range: $26.00 - $28.00/hour
Location: th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
Schedule: On-Call, As Needed

Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a flexible opportunity to work with young learners? We're seeking warm, energetic, and adaptable Preschool Substitute Teachers to support our dedicated team when staff coverage is needed. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a nurturing, engaging classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive.

What You'll Do
As a substitute teacher, you'll step into classrooms and help create a safe, joyful learning experience by:

• Implementing lesson plans and maintaining a positive classroom environment
• Supervising students with care, attention, and kindness
• Supporting classroom routines and reinforcing daily schedules
• Maintaining the classroom's organization and welcoming appearance
• Building strong, respectful relationships with students and staff

What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education (including child development, family/community, and curriculum) or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development
• Prior teaching experience with preschool or pre-K students (preferred)
• A patient and caring nature, with a strong desire to support young children
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why Apply?

• Flexible scheduling that works around your availability
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple age groups and classrooms
• Join a welcoming and mission-driven school community focused on whole-child development

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.