Substitute Teacher Job Description Template

Job title

Substitute Teacher

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable substitute teacher to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will follow lesson plans, take attendance and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans
• Take attendance
• Manage classroom behavior
• Help students with assignments
• Supervise students throughout the day
• Follow school procedures and emergency plans
• Leave notes for the regular teacher
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of classroom management and following lesson plans
• Confidence and flexibility
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State substitute teaching permit
• Background check and fingerprints
• Substitute training
• Experience with substitute assignment apps

Skills

• Subject knowledge
• School procedures
• Student engagement
• Note writing
• Patience
• Communication

Work environment and schedule

Substitutes work in schools, often in different classrooms and grades each day. Substitutes choose assignments, working full days, half days or long-term assignments during the school year.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.