Jobs that move education forward

Minimum requirements vary by state and district, and a Kelly Education recruiter will walk you through your specific requirements. But typical requirements are as follows:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Depending on the district or position, 21 years or older may be required.
• Many states and districts allow for degreed and non-degreed candidates to become substitute teachers. If you do not have a degree, you may be required to have completed coursework from an accredited institution or a GED and substitute teaching certificate.
• Obtain fingerprint and/or licensure clearance in select markets (certain fees apply)
• Letters of recommendation required for certain districts.
• Complete Kelly Education's free online training (2 hours).

No prior teaching experience or education degree is required to become a substitute teacher.

Here's what to expect. You can be ready to work as a substitute teacher in less than two weeks.

1. Submit an application or use the interest form linked at the bottom of this web page. Let us know you’re interested, and a Kelly Education recruiter will follow up with you on the next steps.
2. Fill out a prescreen form. This will be sent to you to confirm that a few minimum requirements are met.
3. Join a virtual interview or discovery session. Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher and see if the job is a good fit.
4. Complete our online classroom management training. This free, required training will prepare you to be a confident classroom leader.
5. Pass a background check. Fingerprinting and background checks are completed to ensure a safe school environment.
6. Attend our paid orientation. Learn about the policies and procedures for working with Kelly Education and the school district.
7. Start working! Using our online system, view the available substitute teaching assignments and schedule the days and schools that work for you.

We pride ourselves on flexible work opportunities, so we do not require a regular hourly or daily commitment. However, given the critical need for substitute teachers and other staff, we encourage our employees to work at least two days a week, when possible.

You will have real-time access to our web-based scheduling system that allows you to view available jobs and teacher absences. You can log in from a computer or smart phone to schedule yourself to work in the schools and classrooms that interest you.