Substitute Teacher

San Diego Jewish Academy

On Call Substitute Teacher for Middle and Upper School

About Us

For more than 40 years, SDJA has been a leader in education as a pluralistic preschool - 12th grade school serving the Jewish community on our beautiful 56-acre campus. Our mission is to empower each student to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in the strength of community. We are shaping the foundation of future thinkers, creators and community leaders by blending modern education with deeper purpose and meaning. Students are inspired to embrace creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in their learning, shaping them to become leaders of integrity, social responsibility, and architects of change.

We are seeking a Substitute Teacher to support our Middle and High School classrooms. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, comfortable stepping into diverse learning environments, and possess broad foundational knowledge across general subject areas.

Key Responsibilities:

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Provide instructional support across 6th–12th grade classrooms as needed.

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Facilitate lesson plans effectively across multiple subject areas (Humanities, STEM, Arts, etc.).

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Maintain a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required and a valid teaching credential required. Experience teaching literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies is essential, along with the ability to differentiate instruction to support diverse learners. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong classroom management skills and creates a warm, structured, and positive learning environment, uses assessment data to inform instruction and support student growth, and communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues. A collaborative, flexible, reflective, and student-centered approach is essential, along with a commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of each child and an interest in being part of a mission-driven Jewish day school community.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $30/hr.

Community & Inclusivity

San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) is a community of learners rooted in Jewish values and committed to preparing students to live and lead in a diverse and complex world. We welcome students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our community values diversity across many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background. As a pluralistic Jewish day school, SDJA affirms the importance of Jewish identity, tradition, and connection to the Jewish people and Israel while embracing a diversity of perspectives within our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SDJA is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Consistent with its mission as a Jewish day school, SDJA seeks candidates whose professional values and educational philosophy align with the School's mission and institutional goals. As an educational community, SDJA seeks employees who demonstrate professionalism, respect for others, and the ability to engage thoughtfully across differences. The School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

Employment Requirements

SDJA is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Live Scan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

California Compliance Notice

In accordance with California law (Education Code §44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for all positions with SDJA are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications.