A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
Kids In Action•Substitute
Hingham Public Schools (MA)
Kids in Action•Hingham, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Hingham Public Schools (MA)
Job Details
Job ID:
5873035
Application Deadline:
Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
KIA Substitutes
(Preschool•Grade 5)
The Kids In Action Substitute provides flexible, as-needed support within the Kids In Action. This role ensures continuity of care and supervision for students when regular staff are absent. The substitute helps maintain a safe, engaging, and structured environment while assisting with daily program activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, be alert to the needs of the children as individuals and as a group.
Help to execute developmentally appropriate activities in the following areas; STEM, Arts & Crafts, Homework, Group Games, Outside & Gym activities, Music and Dramatic Play.
Help children to engage in activities with others
Keep all Kids In Action spaces clean, neat and organized. Support positive behavior management using program guidelines
Communicate effectively with staff and follow direction from the Team Leader.
Follow all school and program policies, including safety and emergency procedures
Qualifications:
High School Diploma Experience working with children (preferred)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and work on short notice
Positive attitude and ability to engage children in activities
Must be reliable and punctual
CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
Physcial Requirments:
Ability to stand, walk, and actively engage with children for extended periods
Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor activities
Physically able to lift items up to 20lbs.
Benefit Information
This is a non-benefit eligible position.
Terms of Employment
Temporary, non-benefit eligible
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Position Type:
Substitute
Salary:
$21 to $21 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
