What do districts require from substitute teachers?

Each district sets its own bar. Many accept a high school diploma; others ask for some college, and several pay a higher daily rate for 60 or more college hours, a degree, or a teaching certificate. Every district runs a background check and fingerprinting.

What is the difference between day-to-day and long-term substitutes?

Day-to-day substitutes cover single absences and choose which days they work. Long-term substitutes hold one classroom for weeks or a semester, usually at a higher daily rate.

Open a role and apply on the district’s own application. Many districts add new substitutes before each semester and start with an orientation.

Substitute teacher jobs in North Carolina

102 open substitute teacher roles, updated every day. Day-to-day, long-term and campus-based substitute roles at school districts and charter schools. Pick your days, get paid by the day, and learn which schools you like.

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Substitute Teacher, Non-Certified 2026-2027 SYCharlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsCharlotte, NC · 18h
Substitute Teacher, Certified 2026-2027 SYCharlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsCharlotte, NC · 18h
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, CertifiedCharlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsCharlotte, NC · 18h
Teacher Assistant-30 Hours Weekly-Must Be Highly Qualified-Substitute Bus Driver-Available 10/31/2026Davidson County SchoolsBrier Creek Elementary · Thomasville, NC · From $17.44/hr · 2d
Substitute Teacher (Prerequisite: Completion of Effective Teacher Training Program)Onslow County SchoolsLocation may vary · Jacksonville, NC · 2d
Special Education Teacher, Cross Categorical Resource, Long Term Substitute , Track 4AWake County SchoolsFuquay-Varina, NC · 6d
Substitute TeacherFrancine Delany New SchoolFrancine Delany New School for Children · Asheville, NC · 6d
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - CESCurrituck County SchoolsCentral Elementary · Barco, NC · 1w
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - JPKECCurrituck County SchoolsJP Knapp Early College · Currituck, NC · 1w
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - JESCurrituck County SchoolsJarvisburg Elementary · Jarvisburg, NC · 1w
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - CCHSCurrituck County SchoolsCurrituck County High · Barco, NC · 1w
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER - MESCurrituck County SchoolsMoyock Elementary · Moyock, NC · 1w

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How to start

The usual path. Each employer sets its own requirements.

1
Check the bar
A high school diploma covers many districts. More college hours or a teaching certificate usually pays more.
2
Apply to a district
Pick a role below and apply on the district’s own application.
3
Background check
Every district runs fingerprinting and a background check before your first day.
4
Orientation, then go
Most districts hold an orientation before each semester. After that, you choose your days.

About substitute teacher jobs in North Carolina

What do districts require from substitute teachers?: Each district sets its own bar. Many accept a high school diploma; others ask for some college, and several pay a higher daily rate for 60 or more college hours, a degree, or a teaching certificate. Every district runs a background check and fingerprinting.
What is the difference between day-to-day and long-term substitutes?: Day-to-day substitutes cover single absences and choose which days they work. Long-term substitutes hold one classroom for weeks or a semester, usually at a higher daily rate.
How do I apply?: Open a role and apply on the district’s own application. Many districts add new substitutes before each semester and start with an orientation.