Preschool Substitute Teacher
Preschool Substitute Teacher – Merryhill School
Part-Time | Natomas – Danbrook Drive & Karitsa Avenue | Sacramento, CA
What We Offer
Pay range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Same-day pay through Dayforce Wallet, with access to earned wages before payday
Professional development
Education reimbursement and partnerships
About the Role
As a Preschool Substitute Teacher at Merryhill School, you will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning by creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for young children. You will foster curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning, helping each child feel supported and celebrated.
This part-time position provides classroom coverage at our Danbrook Drive and Karitsa Avenue preschools in Natomas, Sacramento, based on staffing needs. You will follow established lesson plans and classroom routines while collaborating with teachers and school leadership to maintain a consistent, positive learning experience.
You will also:
Follow and implement age-appropriate curriculum focused on early literacy, language development, math concepts, motor skills, and social-emotional growth
Support a classroom culture that nurtures each child’s individuality while promoting curiosity and confidence
Provide a structured yet playful environment through intentional, developmentally appropriate activities
Supervise children attentively during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, and transitions
Assist with toileting and other age-appropriate personal-care routines
Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership to support classroom continuity and program goals
Communicate relevant classroom and student updates to teachers and school leadership
Maintain a clean, organized classroom and follow health and safety policies, licensing requirements, and school procedures
What We’re Looking For
12 semester—or 18 quarter—ECE units covering child development, child/family/community, and curriculum; or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development
Child Development Associate (CDA) certification preferred
Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred
Flexibility to support different classrooms and provide coverage at both Natomas campuses
Ability to maintain a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment