TheWonderfulCompany

Substitute Preschool Instructor

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At a Glance

Location
Delano, California, United States
Employment
Part-time
Posted
2026-03-12T17:14:41.168Z

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

​Must hold

one

of the following permits/credentials:

​Child Development (CD) Associate Teacher permit or higher permit

​Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Compensation & Benefits

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

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Responsibilities

​​The Substitute Preschool Instructor provides temporary instructional and classroom support to ensure continuity of care and high-quality early childhood education during the absence of regular staff. This role supports the social-emotional, developmental, and educational needs of children ages 2–5 in alignment with California Department of Education (CDE) early learning frameworks and Community Care Licensing (Title 22) regulations. The Substitute Preschool Instructor works collaboratively with site leadership and classroom teams to maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This position reports directly to the Preschool Program Manager. ​

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

​​​​Provide developmentally appropriate instruction and supervision to preschool-aged children in accordance with center curriculum, daily schedules, and licensing requirements.

​Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment that meets all Community Care Licensing (Title 22) health and safety standards.

​Support children’s social-emotional development, positive behavior, and engagement in learning activities.

​Implement classroom routines, transitions, and activities as directed by the lead teaching team or site leadership.

About the Company

Wonderful Education

provides the resources that every student needs to succeed in school and launch a rewarding career. With two preschools and innovative Career Pathways and College Success programs, we are reinventing the educational experience for students across California’s Central Valley.  Between these programs and our new Wonderful Career Center, we are working to break the cycle of generational poverty and increase long-term career opportunities. Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, along with their foundation, fund college scholarships. The Resnicks also founded two K–12 Wonderful College Prep Academy charter schools in Delano and Lost Hills, California, and continue to support them to this day. To learn more about Wonderful Education, visit:

csr.wonderful.com/programs/education

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