Preschool Substitute teacher - Guidepost Montessori
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
Do you live in Palo Alto and have a passion for working with children? Whether you're a parent, aunt, student studying early childhood education, or someone who loves spending time with kids, we're looking for flexible, on-call Substitute Teachers to join our team at Guidepost Montessori!
This position will support multiple mixed-age Montessori classrooms in a bright, warm, and welcoming school community. No formal Montessori training is needed to apply— we will provide all the training you need as part of your orientation and onboarding. You'll have the chance to work in a clean and supportive environment, surrounded by kind and dedicated colleagues. Whether you're looking to explore a career in education, learn more about the Montessori philosophy, or simply want to grow professionally, there are many opportunities for growth and career development with us!
$25/-27 hourly
This is an on-call position where we will reach out to you as-needed to provide coverage when full-time teachers are out sick or on vacation.
The Substitute Teacher role is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at Guidepost Montessori. Many of our substitutes ultimately transition into full-time Assistant Teachers with us when new openings become available. If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to join our school community, apply below!
Hours for the position and days worked vary based on the needs of the school.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Negative TB test within last 12 months
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Have a valid state background check
- Warm and friendly demeanor
- Preferred if you have ECE units or enroll in a program.
About Us
Guidepost Montessori is a community of trained educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe!
If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by applying below!
Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.