Building Substitute Teacher

Limited Positions - Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role for the 2026-2027 School Year!
We’re hiring substitute teachers to support students in inclusive and special education classrooms. These are full-year opportunities to build classroom experience, develop your teaching practice, and make a lasting impact.
Talk to a recruiter today and get hired before the first bell rings.

👋 About Zen Educate
At Zen Educate, we make it easier for educators to find roles that truly fit. We connect you with schools that match your experience, preferences, and goals, so you can focus on teaching, not job searching. By partnering closely with schools and districts, we create better matches, offer fair pay, and support you throughout your journey, helping you build a career that works for you.

We're looking for adaptable and committed substitute teachers to support learning across a single school building. You’ll work with multiple classrooms, gaining valuable teaching experience and building lasting relationships in one consistent setting.

Responsibilities
- Support the school where needed
- Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Assign lessons and follow the classroom teacher’s lesson plans
- Maintaining a safe learning environment
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the students’ learning experiences and support them as needed

Required Qualifications:
- Substitute Teaching License in Arizona
- IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Experience working with children
-Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
-US Work Authorization as Zen Educate is unable to sponsor any employment visa or relocation assistance at this time

Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process

Preferred Qualifications:
- Subject matter expertise
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience supporting SPED students

Salary:
- Pay: $150 - $170 per day
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday, within hours of 7:30 - 3:00/4:30 pm

Benefits and other offerings

- Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request
- Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location
- Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period.
- 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period.

Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.

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