The On-Site Substitute Teacher provides a high-quality, personalized education program using the Aspire approach when the regular teacher is absent, filling in for any needed position at the assigned school site. Responsibilities include establishing a culture of high expectations, developing and implementing standards-aligned lessons, assessing students, and communicating with families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid California Teaching Credential or Sub Permit to fulfill this interim, full-time role. Preferred qualifications include over one year of experience working with students in a teaching capacity.
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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—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—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
Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Long-Term Disability
State Retirement Plan
Adoption Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
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. #LinkedInEducators
Market context
California substitute teacher roles stay in demand
In California, substitute teacher roles often see steady demand because schools need flexible coverage for absences and short-term staffing gaps. These positions can be competitive when they ask for childcare experience, First Aid and CPR certification, and comfort with active classroom demands. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details faster; before applying, confirm whether your experience as a lead teacher in daycare or preschool settings matches the listed requirements.
