Description
St. Emydius Catholic School, located in the city of Lynwood (near Plaza Mexico) serves students in Transitional Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. Our community provides a rigorous and faith-filled Catholic education and form students to become faithful Catholics, active learners, self motivators, and globally aware citizens.
We are seeking a Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher to join our team. The Long Term Kindergarten Teacher will provide an age appropriate educational program for students transitioning into kindergarten. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator or a recent graduate to contribute to the academic success and overall development of our young learners.
This position is typically 8 hours per day (with some extended hours for school events) and is scheduled to begin on August 3, 2026 and is scheduled to end December 18, 2026.
St. Emydius School is a part of the Archdiocese of L.A. Dept. of Catholic Schools’ Solidarity Schools Initiative (Cohort 1) which has proven successful in improving student performance in math and reading. The candidate will receive intense training and instructional coaching support in order to implement the following components of the program with fidelity:
- Success for All is a comprehensive reading program (K – 5) that will be extended to middle school this year to continue developing foundational reading comprehension skills, social emotional wellbeing and uses cooperative learning strategies to increase student engagement.
- Illustrative Math is a problem-based math curriculum (K – 8th) designed to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher).
- Valid teaching credential and/or Master’s Degree in the field of education or subject related field is preferred, but not required. Candidates in the process and enrolled in a teacher preparation program are welcomed to apply.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Previous experience in a classroom setting, especially at the elementary level, is preferred.
- Willingness to grow professionally and attend trainings as needed
HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in becoming a part of the St. Emydius School community, please send your resumé and letter of interest to Mrs. Erika Melendez, Principal at emelendez@stemydiuscatholicschool.org
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. Emydius School (Lynwood)
10990 California Avenue
Lynwood, CA 90262
emelendez@stemydiuscatholicschool.org