Stratford School

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Location : Altadena, CA, 91001

Job Type : Part Time

Date Posted : 5 January 2026

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

What We Offer

Pay range: $25.00-$28.00

Location: Altadena, CA

Opportunity for advancement

About the Role

Elementary Substitute Teachers have the opportunity to enjoy working with a wide variety of students and implementing an array of teaching methods and techniques. Your broad knowledge of subject matter and executing lesson plans will help ensure the classroom runs smoothly on any day as necessary.

You will also…

Cover classroom duties as needed
Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, and décor of the classroom
Develop relationships with other school staff
Treat all students with kindness and respect.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Prior classroom experience in a elementary classroom setting is preferred
Flexibility and creativity

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.