Job title: Substitute Teacher

Location: [Company location]

Reports to: [Principal or Assistant Principal]

Employment type: [Part-time / On-call / Long-term substitute]

Job summary:

We're looking for a Substitute Teacher to lead classes at [school name or district] when regular teachers are out. The right person follows lesson plans, keeps students on task, and adapts quickly to different grades and subjects.

Substitute teachers keep learning on track when teachers are absent. Reliable substitutes protect instructional time, keep classrooms safe, and give teachers confidence that their classes are covered.

Key responsibilities:

• Accept assignments through [Frontline Absence Management or the district's scheduling system].
• Arrive early, review the teacher's lesson plans, and prepare materials before class.
• Teach lessons as written and keep students engaged and on task.
• Take attendance and follow school procedures for tardies and absences.
• Follow the class's behavior plan and classroom routines.
• Support students with IEPs, 504 plans, or health plans as described in the substitute plans.
• Follow emergency procedures, including drills and lockdowns.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, or other assigned duties.
• Leave a written summary for the teacher on work completed, absences, and behavior issues.
• Keep student information confidential.

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred or as required by [State].
• Valid [State] substitute teaching permit or license [or QTS or supply agency checks (UK), teacher registration (AU), or school requirements (India)].
• Clear background check and fingerprinting [or an enhanced DBS check (UK) or a Working with Children Check (AU)].
• Experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or tutoring setting.
• Ability to use Google Classroom or similar learning platforms.
• Completion of district substitute training, if required.

• Classroom management.
• Flexibility across grades and subjects.
• Following detailed instructions.
• Clear communication.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Patience.

• Valid teaching certificate.
• Experience in special education classrooms.
• Availability for long-term assignments.

• [Flexible schedule]
• [Paid district training]
• [Higher pay rate for long-term assignments]
• [Retirement plan, where eligible]
• [Salary range]