What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Substitute Teacher position at Zen Educate US?
There's still Time to Make a Difference in the 2025-2026 School Year!
We’re hiring substitute teachers for the 2025–2026 school year to support students in inclusive and special education classrooms. These are not summer roles, they’re 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.
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
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S.
- Currently have or will obtain a CO teaching credential or substitute teaching license
- 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
Salary:
Pay: $180- $215 per day paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).
Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
About Zen
At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. We believe in making the hiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomes for students.
Why Zen
We believe educators deserve clarity and respect at every step. Zen Educate offers a transparent, streamlined hiring process, fair pay, and ongoing support so you can focus on teaching and making a meaningful impact in classrooms
Ref: DEN_T_ZA-Apr26
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $180.00 - $215.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Salary : $180 - $215