Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working at Spruce Street Nursery School. We are fully staffed for the 2024/25 school year. However, should any positions open in the near future, they will be posted on this page.

Substitute Teaching Positions

From time to time, we are seeking substitute teachers and teaching assistants for occasional substitute teaching needs. Ideally, candidates will:

  • Possess a teacher qualification in early childhood
  • Have previous experience working with children ages 2-5 years old in a school setting
  • Have knowledge and understanding of best practices in early childhood education
  • Have experience working in a multi-age early childhood setting (preferred)
  • Possess strong organizational and effective interpersonal skills

Application Procedure

If you are interested in applying as an occasional substitute teacher, please submit the following to Darlene Huson, Director, at darlene@sprucestreet.org.

  • Cover letter explaining why you are interested in substitute teaching at Spruce
  • Resume
  • Educational Philosophy (1 page)
  • Contact details for three references that will speak to your work with young children. Please include the name, email address, phone number, and number of years each person listed has supervised you professionally.