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 Pennsylvania

255 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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Anticipated High School Special Ed/Math Extended Substitute TeacherHaverford Township SDHaverford High School · Havertown, PA · 1d
.5 Music Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)Lower Merion SDBala-Cynwyd Middle School · Bala Cynwyd, PA · 2d
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Design ThinkingMarple Newtown SDCulbertson Elementary School · Newtown Square, PA · From $57k · 2d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) General Science TeacherPocono Mountain SDWest High School · POCONO SUMMIT, PA · 3d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Art TeacherPocono Mountain SDEast High School · SWIFTWATER, PA · 3d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) ELL TeacherPocono Mountain SDDistrict-wide · SWIFTWATER, PA · 3d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) ELL TeacherPocono Mountain SDWest High School · POCONO SUMMIT, PA · 3d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Special EducationTeacherPocono Mountain SDWest High School · POCONO SUMMIT, PA · 3d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) School CounselorPocono Mountain SDSwiftwater Intermediate · SWIFTWATER, PA · 3d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Special EducationTeacherPocono Mountain SDSwiftwater Elementary Center · SWIFTWATER, PA · 3d
Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Elem TeacherPocono Mountain SDSwiftwater Elementary Center · SWIFTWATER, PA · 3d
Hershey Middle School Counselor - Long Term SubstituteDerry Township SDHershey, PA · From $63k · 3d

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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 Pennsylvania

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.