GO KIDS INC·Gilroy, California
The substitute teacher is responsible for the general supervision, development, and education of children within an assigned classroom. They must plan developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintain a safe environment, and foster positive relationships with children and their families.
Description Go Kids is hiring for an Infant Substitute Teacher or Substitute Associate Teacher- Non-Exempt position. $23.08 - $27.70 with Teacher permit or $21.42 - $25.71 with Associate Teacher permit.
Assumes responsibility for the general supervision, development and education of children within their assigned classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.
I. Direct services
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children.
Establish a climate of respect for each child’s individual personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure, developmental needs and behaviors.
Relate to all children in encouraging and positive ways.
Interact daily with each child and support his or her learning process – including but not limited to…
Assisting the child in developing problem solving skills.
Contributing to the child’s social-emotional development.
Modeling pro-social behaviors for the child.
Teaching children to be responsible for their decisions and actions.
Guiding children’s behaviors in a positive way that teaches self-respect along with respect for others and the community around them.
Provide direct support, engagement, and extension of a child’s play and learning experiences by offering assistance, providing additional materials or resources, and creating opportunities for safe risks.
Establish and maintain a positive relationship with each child’s parent and/or caregiver
Converse regularly with parents or caregivers regarding their child’s development and program experiences.
Using a team approach, maintain DRDP and Portfolio for each child and implement the individual goals and objectives that are set for each child.
Replenish materials in the learning environment as needed.
Prepare healthy snacks for children as necessary.
Implement Creative Curriculum model.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences.
Provide quality services to children and their families in accordance with NAEYC standards.
Iii. Health and safety
Provide a pleasant, safe, and clean learning environment for children and families.
Report safety hazards and injuries to Master Teacher and Site Supervisor/Regional director immediately.
Observe safety hazards ensuring that rules are observed by children.
Keep floors and other necessary spaces clean and free from any potentially dangerous situations.
Follow health and safety standards for food handling, toileting of young children, hand washing, and universal precautions with exposure to blood.
Watch for signs of illness in children at all times and direct ill children to the proper medical attention.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures with conformance to the prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from government entities, employees, managers, clients, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures & amounts with a 10 Key.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables, occasionally in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met (or may be encountered) by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical
Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, stand, reach with hands and arms, and walk. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work
Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions and wet (humid) conditions and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and can sometimes be noisy.
Come join a winning team!
include: Company paid medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA's, FSA, STD, LTD, Group Life, Voluntary Life, Life Assistance Plan
Company paid time off and much more. Apply Today!
Market context
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.