Interim On-Site Substitute Teacher

Aspire Public Schools; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

100% core health benefits coverage

Tuition reimbursement plan

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading public charter school network in Sacramento, CA is seeking a dedicated Substitute Teacher for an interim position. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid California Teaching Credential. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, assessing students, and fostering a culture of high expectations. Exceptional benefits are offered, including health coverage and a competitive salary. Join a committed team focused on student success in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks.
• 1+ year experience with students as teacher, intern, or teaching assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of California State Standards and Aspire guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations for student college attendance.
• Develop lesson plans and activities aligned with California State Standards.
• Communicate regularly with students and families regarding education.
• Communicate with students and families and involve families as partners.
• Identify and address unique student needs with team collaboration.
• Participate in professional development with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches.

Skills

Knowledge of child cognitive development

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid California Teaching Credential or Sub Permit

Job description

This is an interim, full-time benefited Substitute Teacher position at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy in Sacramento, CA. This position will be from March 2026 to June 2026.

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high‑performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—to transform inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward‑thinking open‑enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post‑secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well‑Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self‑Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity

Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. The On‑Site Substitute Teacher provides a high quality, personalized education program for students using the Aspire approach, in classrooms when the regular classroom teacher is not available. The On‑Site Sub works at one specific school site and is considered to be a “constant” in terms of the staff at their school site and fills in for any position at the school site that is needed on a daily basis.

What You Will Do

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential or Sub Permit required
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject‑specific frameworks
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well‑being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long‑term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Aspire Public Schools On‑Site Sub Salary Schedule.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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