Substitute Montessori Toddler Teacher

Position: Montessori Long-Term (Maternity) Substitute Toddler Teacher

Location: The Spring Hill School, Petaluma CA

Job Type: Full-Time/ Temporary

Reports To: Preschool Director

The Spring Hill School is a three-campus Toddler-8th Grade independent school with an authentic Montessori Preschool that believes in developing the whole child by providing strong academics and social-emotional learning to foster a lifelong love of learning. Our guiding values are as follows: The Unique Potential of Each Child, Academic Excellence, Experiential Learning, Community & Diversity, Sustainability, and Global Engagement.

Teachers at The Spring Hill School are passionate, innovative, and dedicated members of the school community who work together to offer an engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. We support our students in developing meaningful relationships with peers and faculty based on honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are a dedicated team of professionals who work closely together to create cross-curricular learning for all grade levels and maintain a positive work environment for all.

Position Overview:

Spring Hill seeks a passionate, caring, and reliable long-term maternity substitute teacher to join our team in a Montessori Toddler classroom from March through the end of the school year, with the possibility of summer work and subsequent work in the 2025-26 academic school year.

This opportunity is at Spring Hill School’s Montessori preschool campus which serves children ages 18 months to 6 years old. Our preschool is a warm, secure environment that gives young children the freedom and confidence to try new things and explore the world. A beautifully prepared Montessori environment, nurturing teachers, and inviting sensory materials draw children into creative discovery.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during the school day.
• Provide consistency in the classroom by following established routines and the flow of the day.
• Prepare a beautiful, orderly prepared environment that fosters independence and exploration.
• Partner with parents to support student’s academic and social-emotional development through open and regular communication.
• Maintain a respectful and inclusive classroom environment that reflects the school’s values and mission.
• Ensure all school policies and licensing regulations are met and maintained in the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Toddler Montessori Certification (Preferred)
• 12 ECE units. (Required)
• Live Scan fingerprints with DOJ background clearance. (Required)
• Medical clearance, including negative TB test, current MMR, Polio, and Dtap vaccinations. (Required)
• Experience working with preschool children in a school setting. (Required)
• Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with students and parents quickly. (Required)
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching strategies. (Required)
• Dependability and promptness. (Required)

Hours: Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm

Compensation: $30–33

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter outlining your Montessori training and relevant experience
• Contact information for three professional references

To learn more about The Spring Hill School, visit us at .

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $33