Job Summary Are you looking for a fun and fulfilling preschool teaching position!? Discovery Preschool is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool for children ages 2-5 years old. Our staff is a highly collaborative, professional, and passionate group of educators! We encourage you to learn more about us on our website at www.discoverypreschoolandfamilycenter.com Join our vibrant educational team as a Substitute Preschool Educator at each of four Santa Cruz Discovery School and Family Center locations! In this dynamic role, you will step into a variety of preschool classrooms to provide engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. Your enthusiasm and flexibility will ensure that children continue to thrive in a safe, supportive environment even in the absence of their regular teacher. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on early childhood education while gaining valuable classroom experience across diverse age groups and educational settings. Your dedication will help foster curiosity, social-emotional growth, and foundational skills essential for lifelong learning.

Responsibilities :

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy. Provide continuous supervision to children enrolled; ensure health and safety of children. Assist classroom educator(s) in preparing materials that are relevant to the children's interests and culture. Curriculum is hands-on and play-based. Help young children with clothing, grooming, health habits, and bathroom activities. Respond quickly to children's different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures. Assist classroom educator(s) in performing a daily health check for every child upon morning drop off. Assist classroom educator(s) in maintaining classrooms, kitchen, and play areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; sets up rooms and areas for various activities such as lunch, naps, games, etc. Observe student behavior and learning, communicating observations regularly with the teacher. Assist the teacher with clerical work, record keeping, and other non-instructional tasks as assigned. Accompany and assist the teacher in supervision on approved nature walks. Immediately communicate to the teacher any unusual situations or needs of students. Assist the teacher in handling interruptions and emergencies. Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines. Experience Prior classroom experience working with young children in preschool or daycare settings is highly preferred. Familiarity with early intervention strategies, special education practices, and childhood development principles is advantageous. Experience with lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and working with students of diverse backgrounds enhances your ability to succeed in this role. Knowledge of teaching physical education, literacy education, math concepts, and standardized testing methods supports comprehensive early childhood instruction. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively with team members, parents, and community partners. Previous private school experience or Montessori training is a plus but not required; enthusiasm for early childhood education is key. Join us as a Substitute Preschool Educator to inspire young minds every day! Your energy, expertise, and commitment will help shape the future by fostering joyful learning experiences in a supportive environment where every child can flourish.

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum of 6 completed ECE/CD units in early childhood education or child development

•or

•enrolled in ECE/CD course and proof of completion of at least 2 units in ECE/CD each semester following initial employment. Continuation in the education program each semester until 6 units have been completed. Preferred Education and Experience Minimum of 12 completed ECE/CD units including courses that cover child growth and development, child and family, and program/curriculum. Minimum six (6) months recent paid successful experience as a preschool or infant/toddler teacher or caregiver in a licensed childcare center.

Physical and Other Requirements:

Must be able to perform regular physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), sitting, bending, standing, kneeling, squatting, climbing or walking. Monitor and supervise children both inside and outside, responding quickly to children's needs and emergency situations. Must be able to assist with toileting and hygiene routines and work safely in an environment containing biological conditions, which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases/illnesses). Work in varying weather conditions (sun, wind, rain, cold) and outdoor terrains. Must pass fingerprint clearance test for all appropriate agencies (such as FBI, Department of Justice, and Child Abuse Index Services). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Compensation:

$24.00

•$26.00 per hour

Pay:

$24.00

•$26.00 per hour Expected hours: 1.0

•25.0 per week

Benefits:

Retirement plan Application Question(s): Are you currently, and will you remain in the future, authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship? Yes/No Can you please advise how many of the 12 core Child Development/Early Childhood Education units you have completed? (0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 12+) Child Growth & Development (3) Child Family & Community (3) Program/Curriculum (3) Other (Infant/Toddler, Administration, etc) (3)

Work Location:

In person