Early Childhood Center; ECC - Substitute Teachers

San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) serves students from 14 months through 12th grade on a beautiful, 56‑acre campus. We are seeking mature, positive, and caring team members to join our Early Childhood Center (ECC) as on‑call Substitute Teachers. If you love working with young children, thrive in dynamic classroom environments, and enjoy being part of a warm and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

ECC Substitutes play an essential role in maintaining consistency, safety, and joy in our classrooms when regular teachers are out.

• Support classroom teachers in implementing daily schedules and planned activities.
• Supervise and actively engage with children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Provide clear and consistent expectations for behavior.
• Assist children with daily routines and basic needs.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization, including light cleaning and disinfecting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with staff and families.
• Adapt quickly to different classroom and age groups as assigned.

• Demonstrate warmth and patience towards children, parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with others – you know when to laugh, when to be serious, and how to bring positive energy into a room.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in English (both written and verbal).
• Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Stay flexible and solution‑oriented when plans shift – you focus on what's possible.
• Meet and exceed safety standards – follow established procedures carefully.

• A passion for, and knowledge of, the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
• Six months' experience working with young children, preferably in a licensed childcare setting.
• Coursework in Child Development or Early Childhood Education strongly preferred. A fully qualified candidate will have all of the following:
• 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development
• 6 units in Child Development Program/Curriculum
• 3 units in Child, Family and Community or Child and Family Relations
• 3 units in Child/Human Growth Development
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Sufficient mobility, strength and full range of body motion for: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
• Ability to work with cleaning and sanitizing supplies.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children.
• A supportive, team‑oriented environment.
• Low student‑to‑teacher ratios.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Free kosher lunches.
• Sick time eligibility (in accordance with state law).

$20–$25 per hour (on‑call). Compensation is based on experience, education, and practical knowledge.

Join us in helping our youngest learners grow with curiosity, confidence and kindness in a community rooted in respect and purpose. If this mission resonates with your experience and passion, we would love to hear from you!