Substitute Teacher & Office Support Hybrid

Permanent Substitute Teacher & Office Support Hybrid

Join our vibrant Montessori community where your passion for teaching is truly valued!

Title

Permanent Substitute Teacher & Office Support Hybrid

Start Date

January 26, 2026

Reports to

Administrative Team Lead to be determined at time of hire

Employee Classification

Hourly, non-exempt, full-time; 10 or 12-month employee; if 10 month employee it is mid-August to mid-June employment

Schedule

Varying scheduling anywhere from 8-6pm, most likely 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday-Friday; IN PERSON ON CAMPUS

Founded in 1965, Montessori Center School of Santa Barbara (MCS) is an independent school and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The school boasts sixty years rich in a history of nurturing a lifelong love for learning among children ages 18 months through 6th grade – grounded in the Montessori method. An American Montessori Society Member School, MCS fosters independent, self-motivated, confident, life‑long learners, who will become positive forces to care for and transform our world.

The school is located on a beautiful garden campus in Goleta, California.

An Employee serving in the role of Permanent Substitute Teacher & Office Support Hybrid at the School is expected to perform the following roles, responsibilities, essential duties and services, and will meet the following professional qualifications and requirements. These roles, responsibilities, essential duties and services may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of the Head of School or their designee.

Supporting the Children, the Lead Teacher & the Classroom Environment

• When necessary, in any classroom in which you are placed for the day, support the Lead Teacher’s (or classroom Assistant Teacher’s) preparation of a safe, clean, well‑resourced, welcoming and orderly Montessori classroom environment (both indoor and outdoor) that provides for a highly effective academic program. Assume primary responsibility for keeping the classroom environment tidy, orderly and clean in conformance with the Montessori classroom aesthetic, American Montessori Society (AMS) accreditation standards, and DSS licensing requirements.
  
  Keep the classroom well‑stocked with consumables each day by performing cleaning routines, running copies, prepping paper materials, sharpening pencils, etc.
• Under the direction of the Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher in the classroom, and in alignment with the School’s common practices, uphold the core principles of Montessori educational philosophy appropriate to the program level in which the Employee is substitute‑teacher.
• Provide “classroom overview,” to allow the other teacher to deliver lessons and conduct child observations. Be up and about, actively supervising to identify instances wherein a child may need guidance, redirection or support. (This not only protects lessons but also assures children’s safety, and ensures that observational data is being gathered continuously, students are navigating the environment appropriately, and concentration is honored.)
• Nurture strong relationships with each child, foster natural engagement and curiosity, and take a stand for equity, inclusion and belonging for every student in the classroom.
• When appropriate, and under the direction of the Lead Teacher in the classroom, support children’s progression through the curriculum, implementing individualized strategies, as appropriate, that best meet each child’s unique needs.
• Support safe and smooth routines and procedures for daily arrival and dismissal, lunch, playground and other common school‑and level‑wide protocols.
• Serve as a chaperone for field trips and other learning experiences outside of the classroom environment if substituting on a day where there is a class field trip.

Family Engagement

• Be an excellent communicator with parents; work to engage parents and caregivers as great partners in each student’s educational process.
• Be responsive, receptive and welcoming of parent/caregiver inquiries and.
• Participate in the life of the school community by supporting annual events, including occasional weekend commitments (e.g. the fall…