Preschool Substitute Teacher

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

At Kid’s World, we integrate learning and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment, transcending traditional childcare. Our preschool serves as the gateway to a lifelong educational journey, ensuring a positive and enriching start. We are dedicated to fostering children’s natural curiosity and learning capabilities to their fullest potential.

• Employee referral bonus
• Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, nurturing school community

As a Substitute Preschool Teacher at Kid’s World, you will provide classroom support when a regularly assigned teacher is absent. You’ll work with different age groups, follow established lesson plans and routines, and help maintain a consistent learning experience. Our curriculum blends structured learning with play-based exploration to support early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational skills.

• Lead developmentally appropriate activities, including stories, art, music and movement, sensory exploration, and outdoor play
• Adapt to different classrooms, age groups, schedules, and instructional needs
• Maintain classroom routines and help children transition smoothly between activities
• Supervise children during learning activities, meals, rest periods, outdoor play, and transitions
• Assist with age-appropriate personal care routines, including handwashing, toileting, diapering, and feeding, as needed
• Respond with patience and care to children’s physical and emotional needs
• Keep classrooms and learning materials clean, organized, and ready for use
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to provide a positive experience for students
• Communicate professionally with families about classroom activities and daily routines
• Follow school policies and applicable licensing requirements for health, safety, sanitation, and supervision

• At least 12 postsecondary semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited college or university
• At least six months of experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Flexibility to work with different age groups and classroom teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A patient, nurturing approach and a passion for early childhood education
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working with young children, including sitting on the floor, lifting, bending, and engaging in active play

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…