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Physical Education Substitute Teacher

  • 15530
  • 29851 Santiago Road, Temecula, CA, United States, 92592
  • Part Time
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Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.


Physical Education Substitute Teacher - Van Avery Prep
Van Avery Prep in Temecula, CA, prides itself on fostering an environment where students thrive under rigorous academic enrichment balanced with active participation in athletics and the arts. Our dedicated teachers guide students in developing into innovators, critical thinkers, humanitarians, and leaders. We value diversity and believe in educating the next generation of leaders with a sense of global awareness, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Join us in shaping the future at Van Avery Prep, where our students are learning today and leading tomorrow.
What We Offer
• Pay range: $22.50 per hour
• Employee referral bonus
• Same-day pay through Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings when needed
• Competitive compensation for substitute teachers
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment
About the Role
Van Avery Prep is seeking an enthusiastic and flexible On Call Physical Education Substitute Teacher to provide instructional coverage as needed. In this role, you will step into physical education classes and maintain the smooth delivery of established lesson plans in the absence of the regular teacher. You will create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where elementary and middle school students can participate actively and successfully.
This on-call position requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to respond confidently to varying schedules, grade levels, and instructional needs. For longer-term assignments, you may also develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with the school’s curriculum and educational goals.

You Will…
• Follow and implement lesson plans provided by the regular physical education teacher.
• Lead age-appropriate physical education activities while promoting participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, and student well-being.
• Maintain effective class management and a positive, nurturing environment conducive to learning and physical activity.
• Supervise students in the gymnasium, on athletic fields, in the classroom, and in other assigned areas.
• Monitor the safe use of equipment and facilities and follow all school health and safety procedures.
• Keep instructional spaces and equipment orderly, clean, and ready for student use during coverage.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with school goals and curriculum expectations when serving in a long-term substitute assignment.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with students, families, faculty, and school leadership to support a seamless educational experience.
• Uphold the school’s values by promoting respect, dignity, responsibility, and inclusion in every interaction.
What We Are Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in education, physical education, kinesiology, or a related field preferred.
• Prior classroom experience, particularly with elementary and middle school students, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate physical education activities and safe instructional practices preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with close attention to detail.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Punctuality, reliability, and flexibility in responding to diverse classroom situations and changing assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain discipline and a safe, structured learning environment.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.