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Guest Substitute Teacher
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What they do
A Substitute Teacher teaches or supervises classes for teachers who are away on leave or sick. May substitute for teachers at several different schools or school districts. May substitute for one day or for a longer term absence; may follow lesson plans developed by the regular teacher, or work with teacher who will be out to create new lesson plans and assignments.
$57,023 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Guest Substitute Teacher at Almaden Country Day School Print Application Deadline 8/9/2027 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/9/2026 Contact Jobs at ACDS Number of Openings 5 Salary Single Rate $35 hourly or $245 Daily Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The mission of Almaden Country Day School is to discover the gifts in every child. We provide a safe and affirming environment for learning, empowering children to strive, explore and build a sense of personal value. Our teachers create a rich, balanced, academic foundation that corresponds with the developmental stages of childhood. We offer a wide variety of opportunities for children to extend their intellectual, social, and personal potential. Our students become delightful people — confident, kind, concerned, and ready to make significant contributions to our world.
Job Summary Job Summary Position :
Guest Substitute Teacher Salary:
$35/hour or $245/dailyJob Description:
Almaden Country Day School is seeking elementary and middle school substitute teachers. Substitutes must have some classroom experience. Core classes include language arts/literature, math, and social studies; specialists teach science, PE, art, music, French, and Spanish. Lesson plans will be available.Schedule:
At times, teachers know in advance that they will be absent, and at other times, there is no advanced notice. Substitutes are not expected to be available at all times. Additionally, substitutes are invited to clarify which grades and content areas they prefer teaching. The school day is from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with substitute teachers' work hours from 7:45 am- 3:15 pm.
Qualities:
Teachers at Almaden Country Day School understand and appreciate children's developmental stages and have a deliberate focus on building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. All teachers, including substitutes, are expected to interact with students in a respectful and nurturing way. All faculty and staff, including substitutes, demonstrate high personal and professional standards, communication ability, and eagerness to grow. ACDS substitutes enjoy the same respect as shown to our faculty, and value a cooperative learning environment in which colleagues work together for the benefit of the students. Our substitute teachers are an important part of our school community. Some have been invited to join our faculty having demonstrated exceptional performance. If you are a dynamic and caring educator, passionate about children, and prepared to work with amazing young people and wonderful peers, please contact us. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Requirements /Qualifications:
- Teaching credentials are preferred, and not required
- Demonstrated success in working with elementary and/or middle school students
- Demonstrated ability to interact with students in a respectful, joyful, and nurturing way
- Willingness and ability to follow lesson plans, as left by the teacher
- Ability to be flexible and adjust plans, per the needs of the students at a given time
- Understanding of the benefits of teaching 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, and resilience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Google Certified Educator
- Level 1 Requirements / Qualifications Requirements /
Qualifications:
- Teaching credentials are preferred, and not required
- Demonstrated success in working with elementary and/or middle school students
- Demonstrated ability to interact with students in a respectful, joyful, and nurturing way
- Willingness and ability to follow lesson plans, as left by the teacher
- Ability to be flexible and adjust plans, per the needs of the students at a given time
- Understanding of the benefits of teaching 21st Century Skills, including teamwork, creativity, problem solving, curiosity, ethics, and resilience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Google Certified Educator
- Level 1 Comments and Other Information Interested in joining our team?