Preschool Substitute Teacher

Temple Sinai - With nearly 1000 member families, Temple Sinai has a vibrant program of religious, spiritual, educational, social and social action initiatives. Temple Sinai is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, which represents the liberal tradition of Judaism.Our vision is to create and sustain an engaged community that welcomes and connects people from all walks of Reform Jewish life. We strive to nurture the spiritual, educational, and emotional lives of the families and children in our community.Temple Sinai Preschool is a play-based, Jewish preschool in Oakland. We strive to create a warm and welcoming classroom and school environment that supports children in positive play, building community, and developing a positive Jewish identity.Position: Substitute Teacher (Part-Time)Pay Rate: $23.00 - 26.00/hr commiserate with education and experience.Job Purpose:The Substitute Teacher works in partnership with teaching teams to provide responsive support across classrooms. This role helps ensure a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children by actively engaging in the daily rhythm of the classroom. The Substitute Teacher collaborates with colleagues to uphold the school's values and create a positive, inclusive classroom community.Key ResponsibilitiesProfessionalismDemonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethicMaintain confidentiality for all children, families, and colleaguesEngage in reflective practice and accept feedback with opennessContribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace cultureBe a flexible and supportive member of the school communityTeacher & Staff RelationsWork cooperatively with teachers and administratorsDemonstrate responsiveness to direction and guidance from school leadershipTeacher & Child RelationsEngage with children through a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate approachSupport peer relationships and social-emotional growth through gentle guidance and presenceParticipate in children's play as a coach, role model, and active observerReinforce classroom expectations and help guide problem-solving and conflict resolution with empathy and respectRedirect behaviors with empathy and understanding, in alignment with classroom normsContribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures each child's sense of belongingContribute to creating environments that reflect the values, identities, and learning of the childrenHealth & SafetyMaintain active supervision of children at all timesAdhere to all health and safety protocols, including those in the Emergency Preparedness HandbookAssist in maintaining cleanliness and safety of all indoor and outdoor learning spacesQualificationsEducation & ExperienceMinimum 1 year of experience in an early childhood or early elementary education settingDemonstrated interest in continued professional growth and learning12 ECE UnitsAdditional RequirementsUp to Date Mandated Reporter Training CertificateHealth screening and TB testImmunization records (MMR, Tdap, and Influenza)Pediatric CPR/First AidCompletion of all required Community Care Licensing (CCLD) paperworkPowered by JazzHR