Leading Independent Education Excellence In California
Stratford School stands as California's premier independent WASC-accredited private institution, serving families across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Southern California since 1999. Founded by Sherry Adams and Joe Wagner with just four classrooms in Danville, this innovative educational leader has expanded to over 20 campuses, demonstrating remarkable growth driven by academic excellence and forward-thinking educational approaches that prepare students from preschool through 12th grade for success in an ever-evolving world.
Award Winning Steam Education Leadership
As part of Spring Education Group, Stratford School has earned national recognition for its groundbreaking STEAM-based curriculum, acknowledged by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education. The institution proudly holds the distinction of being the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM, reflecting its unwavering commitment to cutting-edge educational methodologies that blend traditional academic foundations with 21st-century learning approaches.
Dynamic Career Opportunities In Education
- Teaching positions across all grade levels with small class sizes enabling personalized attention
- Collaborative professional environment emphasizing continuous growth and lifelong learning
- Opportunities for curriculum development, student mentorship, and extracurricular leadership
- Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, and tuition discounts
- Supportive community focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
Culture of Innovation and Student Centered Learning
Guided by the motto "Summa Spes, Summa Res" (Highest Hopes, Highest Things), Stratford School creates an inspiring work environment where educators foster curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills. Faculty members join a passionate community dedicated to connecting students to their unique futures through inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on exploration. The school's commitment to academic excellence extends beyond the classroom, with educators playing integral roles in student support, community building, and innovative program development that enhances the overall educational experience.
Mission
Connecting students to their unique futures through academic excellence, innovative STEAM education, and a nurturing environment where every child's passions and potential are recognized and cultivated.
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Stratford School$23/hr - $30/hr95051 Santa Clara, CA
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Stratford School$19/hr - $23/hr94588 Pleasanton, CA

Elementary Substitute Teacher
Description
Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12
th
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: $23.00-$30.00
Location: Santa Clara Pomeroy, 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 an 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.

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