Substitute Teacher Jobs Hiring Now: Pay Up to $225 a Day (November 2026)

School districts across the United States are hiring substitute teachers right now — and the pay is better than most people expect. Districts are advertising $85 to $225 a day for daily substitutes, with long-term assignments paying up to $350 a day in some California districts. Some roles need only a high school diploma, and many districts are hiring for the full 2026–2027 school year

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Substitute Teacher Jobs: The Short Answer

Substitute teachers earn $85 to $225 a day in most U.S. districts in November 2026, with long-term roles paying $200 to $350 a day. Live openings this week include Everett Public Schools in Massachusetts (100 daily substitute positions at $150 a day, applications open until November 19, 2026), Saugus Union School District in California ($180 a day, $190 for special education, applications close November 13, 2026), and Lynn Public Schools in Massachusetts ($165 a day with health and dental benefits, applications open until December 10, 2026). Apply through the district's HR page, EDJOIN.org, or a staffing firm such as EduStaff.

Substitute Teacher Jobs Hiring Now (November 2026)

Everett Public Schools, Massachusetts — Daily Substitute Teacher, district-wide. $150 per day. 100 positions available. Part-time, per diem, September–June school year. Recruitment began October 19, 2026; expires November 19, 2026.
Saugus Union School District, California — Elementary School Substitute Teacher, 2026–2027 school year. $180 per full day ($100 half day); $190 for special education ($115 half day). Applications close November 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific, via EDJOIN.org.
Lynn Public Schools, Massachusetts — Educator Building Substitute, Elementary. $165 per day for 180 school days, with health, dental, and life insurance, plus 5 sick days and 2 personal days each school year. Recruitment began November 9, 2026; expires December 10, 2026.
White Bear Lake Area Schools, Minnesota — Full-Time Building Reserve Teacher (long-term substitute), Vadnais Heights Elementary. $210 per day, November 2 to December 23, 2026. Short-call substitute license required; full teaching license preferred.
Howard-Suamico School District, Wisconsin — Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher, Howard Elementary. $215 per day, December 7, 2026, to March 11, 2027. Recruitment expires November 14, 2026.
St. Francis Area Schools, Minnesota — Substitute Special Education Teachers, on-call. $200 per day. Minnesota teaching license or short-call substitute license required.
Randolph Public Schools, Massachusetts — Building Substitute Teacher for special education classrooms (RTAP program). $200 per day, three to five days a week. Recruitment expires December 3, 2026.
RCM Healthcare, Trenton, South Carolina — Substitute Teachers for K–12 schools. $105 to $135 per day based on education; long-term assignments (10+ days) pay up to $175 per day.
EduStaff, Mid-Del Public Schools, Oklahoma — Substitute Teachers. $85 a day with a high school diploma or GED, $90 with a bachelor's degree, $95 with a master's or doctorate, and $100 for certified substitute teachers. Building substitutes earn $120 a day.
Zen Educate, Plant City, Florida — Substitute Preschool Teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. $19 to $23 per hour, Monday–Friday, weekly pay by direct deposit.

Pay varies widely by state, district, and assignment length — California districts pay the most, while some districts in lower-cost states start at $85 a day. Long-term assignments almost always pay more than daily on-call work. To browse substitute teaching openings in your area, search EDJOIN.org, your state school jobs board, or the staffing firms named above.

How Much Do Substitute Teachers Make?

Daily pay is the headline number, but the real math depends on how many days you work. A daily substitute working 4 days a week at $150 a day earns $600 a week, or roughly $2,400 a month during the school year. A building substitute at $165 a day working the full 180-day school year earns $29,700, with benefits on top. A long-term substitute at $215 a day for a 13-week assignment earns about $13,975. In high-paying California districts, the scale is higher still: Burlingame School District pays $225 a day for the first 30 days, $250 for special education, $260 a day for days 31–90, and $330 a day ($350 for special education) for days 91–180. Note that Burlingame's current pool deadline was November 6, 2026 — watch EDJOIN.org for its next opening.

Requirements: Do You Need a Degree?

Requirements vary by state, and they are looser than many people assume:

High school diploma only: Some states and districts — including the Mid-Del district in Oklahoma through EduStaff — accept substitutes with a high school diploma or GED, paying $85 a day.
Bachelor's degree: Many districts prefer or require a bachelor's degree in any subject, and pay more for it ($90 a day in Mid-Del, versus $85 without).
Substitute license or permit: States such as Minnesota require a teaching license or a short-call substitute license. California districts hire through EDJOIN and typically require a substitute permit and a background check.
Background check and fingerprinting: Required almost everywhere. Start this early — it can take two to four weeks.
Long-term roles: Usually require a teaching license or subject credential, and pay the highest daily rates.

Check your state education department's website for the exact rules. If you already hold a teaching license, you can often start within days.

Where to Apply for Substitute Teacher Jobs

1. EDJOIN.org — the main job board for California school districts, used by Saugus Union and Burlingame. Search by district or county.

2. Your state school jobs board — for example, Minnesota School Jobs (mnschooljobs.org) lists district openings statewide.

3. District HR pages — many districts, such as Everett and Lynn in Massachusetts, post directly on their own careers pages or through college career centers.

4. Staffing firms — EduStaff, Zen Educate, and RCM Healthcare recruit substitutes for multiple districts and handle the paperwork. They are a fast route in if you are new to the field.

5. Your local district office — walk in or call. Many districts keep a rolling substitute list and add names year-round, especially before winter, when teacher absences rise.

Is Substitute Teaching Worth It?

Substitute teaching suits people who want flexible, school-hours work without a full-time commitment: parents, retirees, college students, and career changers testing whether teaching fits. The schedule follows the school calendar, so summers and school holidays are yours. The downsides are real — work is not guaranteed every day for on-call substitutes, and daily pay does not include benefits unless you take a building substitute role. For steadier income, target building substitute or long-term assignments, which pay $165 to $215 a day with more predictable schedules. If you are deciding between part-time options, our guide to the best part-time jobs for college students compares flexible work side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do substitute teachers make per day?

In November 2026, districts advertise $85 to $225 a day for daily substitutes. Long-term assignments pay $200 to $350 a day, with the highest rates in California districts such as Burlingame ($225–$350 a day by assignment length).

Can I be a substitute teacher without a degree?

In some states and districts, yes. The Mid-Del district in Oklahoma hires substitutes with a high school diploma or GED at $85 a day. Many other districts require a bachelor's degree or a substitute license — check your state education department.

Where do I apply for substitute teacher jobs?

Apply through EDJOIN.org (California districts), your state school jobs board, the district's own HR page, or staffing firms such as EduStaff, Zen Educate, and RCM Healthcare.

Do substitute teachers get benefits?

Daily on-call substitutes usually do not. Building substitutes often do — Lynn Public Schools offers health, dental, and life insurance plus paid sick and personal days for its $165-a-day building substitute role.

How fast can I start substitute teaching?

If you already hold a license, you can often start within days of being added to a district's list. Without one, allow two to four weeks for the background check and fingerprinting.

What is the difference between a daily and a long-term substitute?

A daily substitute covers a class for a day or two. A long-term substitute covers the same class for weeks or months — for example, during a teacher's leave — and is paid a higher daily rate, such as $210–$215 a day.

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