Preschool Substitute Teacher, Santa Cruz - Holy Cross Preschool

Job Summary

About the Employer:

Holy Cross School is a Catholic parish school and ministry of Holy Cross Parish in the Diocese of Monterey. Located in the heart of Santa Cruz, Holy Cross serves students from Preschool through Grade 8. Our school community is committed to educating the whole child in an environment rooted in the Gospel, academic excellence, and the values and traditions of the Catholic Church.

Job Summary:

Holy Cross Preschool is seeking a caring, dependable, and flexible Preschool Substitute Teacher to support our preschool classrooms as needed. This part-time substitute position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable stepping into an established classroom, supporting daily routines and activities, and working collaboratively with our preschool teachers and director. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of early childhood development and can help children feel safe, supported, and encouraged throughout their day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-aged children.
- Support classroom teachers with daily routines, activities, and learning experiences.
Engage children in age-appropriate activities, including play, stories, music, art, and movement.
- Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Foster positive interactions among children and help guide them through age-appropriate challenges and conflicts.
- Supervise children indoors and outdoors, maintaining appropriate supervision at all times.
- Assist children with daily care needs, including toileting, handwashing, meals, and other routines as appropriate for their age and developmental stage.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
- Follow all established school policies, classroom