Preschool Classroom 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.

Van Avery Prep in Temecula, CA, prides itself on fostering an environment where students thrive under rigorous academic enrichment balanced with active participation in athletics and the arts. Our dedicated teachers guide students in developing into innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. We value diversity and believe in educating the next generation of leaders with a sense of global awareness, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.

Join us in shaping the future at Van Avery Prep, where our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.

• Pay range: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour
• Employee referral bonus
• Same day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately.
• Competitive compensation for substitute teachers.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment.

Van Avery Kids World is seeking caring and dependable Preschool Classroom Substitute Teacher to support our classrooms as needed. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, creates a safe and nurturing environment, and is able to step in seamlessly to support daily routines and learning activities.

• Support and implement lesson plans and daily classroom routines as directed by the lead teacher
• Provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well‑being
• Use positive guidance and redirection to support children’s behavior
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and staff
• Assist with transitions, meals, outdoor play, and classroom activities
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and follow all school policies
• Communicate effectively with staff and leave notes about the day as needed

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development completed from an accredited or approved college or university.
• Prior experience working with preschool‑aged children preferred
• Understanding of early childhood development and age‑appropriate practices
• Ability to follow classroom procedures and lesson plans
• Reliable, flexible, and punctual
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing diverse classroom situations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patience, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

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 Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/​veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.