Los Angeles, California
Posted: 09-Nov-25
Location: Pasadena, California
Type: Part Time
Salary: $26.00/hour - $46.00/hour
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Chandler School is an independent K-8 school located in Pasadena, CA, with an enrollment of 450. Founded in 1950, Chandler School abides by its mission to provide each student with the highest quality and most academically challenging education in a nurturing, balanced and diverse environment.
We strive to have our students gain a love of learning, a means of thinking independently and an ability to work collaboratively. A Chandler education seeks to develop good character, self-reliance and a commitment to community in students as a foundation for academic and personal success.
We take pride in our thriving community with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We learn and grow from one another and respect each others’ creativity and knowledge to promote a nurturing and healthy workplace.
Purpose/Summary:
Substitute teachers play a vital role in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. They implement lesson plans, manage the classroom environment, and ensure student safety and engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement lesson plans and classroom routines provided by the regular classroom teacher
- Manage student behavior and promote a respectful and inclusive atmosphere
- Support student learning and encourage participation in planned activities
- Maintain safe and controlled classroom aligned with school policies and expectations
- Collaborate with school staff and administrators to address any issues or concerns
- Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times (e.g., recess and lunch)
- Communicate effectively and promptly with colleagues, administrators, and parents, as needed
- Complete required documentation and reports, such as attendance and incident reports
- Be available for same day or on-call assignments
- Adapt to a range of subjects and grade levels (K-8) as needed
- Uphold Chandler’s values and behavioral expectations across all interactions
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
- Ability to work collaboratively together and across grade levels
- Familiar with curriculum design
- Strong classroom management skills that foster a respectful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Adaptive and capable of integrating educational technology effectively into teaching and activities, including the use of learning management systems
- Flexibility, dependability, and professionalism
- Willingness to participate in school-wide initiatives, leadership roles, and hold extracurricular activities
- Commitment to Chandler’s mission and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, social-emotional learning (SEL), and supporting student well-being
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of two years of classroom teaching
- Experience in a private school setting (preferred but not required)
- Experience partnering with families to support student learning and growth
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain
Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift and carry items such as sports equipment or activity supplies, typically up to 30 pounds.
- Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to interact with children at their level, assist with activities, or manage supplies.
- Works in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and a varied and diverse array of contacts;
- Ability to move around the school campus, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
- Willingness and ability to supervise children in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, or rain, during outdoor play or field trips.
- Moderate noise levels typical of a school environment, including student conversations, classroom activities, and occasional events.
- Standard school-day schedule, with occasional evening or weekend work for special events, meetings, or professional development.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should fill out this form.
Compensation and Benefits Overview:
Our comprehensive package is designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees
- Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Chandler School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are evaluated without consideration of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.