Substitute Teacher

Become a Substitute Teacher with Teachers Now – Make an Impact in Austin, TX!

Are you looking for an opportunity that has a flexible schedule but like to make an impact on your community? Teachers Now is looking for passionate educators like yourself to become a substitute teacher in the Austin area of Texas! Gain valuable experience with grades Pre K-12th while connecting with multiple school leaders. If you feel like this is a role that fits you, apply and connect with a recruiter today to schedule an interview for a substitute teaching position!

Why Join Us?

Flexible Scheduling

Reimbursed Fingerprints

Paid Training

A Day in the life of a Substitute Teacher (Austin, Texas):

Flexible work days Monday through Friday, must be available 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM  

(7:30 AM - 12 PM / 12 PM - 4:30 PM for half days)

Implement and follow lesson plans provided by the absent teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students

Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment

Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student

Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria

Provide in-class assignments based on the available lesson plan

For long-term substitute teacher: develop lesson plans with the help of department heads (admin or teachers) and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans

Substitute Teacher Qualifications (Austin, Texas): 

Associate degree or 60+ College hours (required) 

Bachelors' degree or Teacher's certification (preferred but not required)

Experience working as a substitute teacher (preferred but not required)

Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills along with keeping a friendly and positive communication with students, parents and administrators.

Ability to lead and instruct students of all ages

General knowledge of several subjects

Ability to instruct and implement lesson plans as directed by the absent teacher or consult with principle or any other responsible staff if lesson plan is provided.

Flexibility and critical-thinking skills

Ensure the safety of all students at all times.

Maintain a clean, safe and respectful environment and perform all duties and procedures provided by the absent teacher.

Substitute Teacher Compensation (Austin, Texas): Starting at $90-120/day (Based on level of education/teacher certification)

Fingerprinting reimbursement

Paid Training

Remote interview process