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Preschool Substitute Teacher at Stratford School
Job Description
About the Role
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
What We Offer
Pay range: $23-$27/hourly
Position located at: 5200 Dent Ave, San Jose, CA 95118
This is an on-call position
What We Are Looking For
12-semester or 18-quarter completed early childhood education units. The units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor's degree in early child development
Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Prior teaching experience with young students is preferred
$48k - $56k is fair for Teachers and Instructors, All Other nationally
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