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Preschool Substitute Teacher at Stratford School
Job Description
What We Offer
- Pay range: $23.00 - $27.00
- Position located at 341 Great Mall Parkway Milpitas, CA 95035
- This is an on-call position
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.
As a substitute, you will support the campus as needed by implementing lesson plans, managing the classroom, and monitoring students.
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 Are Looking For
- Applicant must have completed 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 preschool/pre k students is preferred
$48k - $56k is fair for Teachers and Instructors, All Other nationally
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