Building Substitute Teacher

Limited Positions - Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role for the 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.

Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Assign lessons and follow the classroom lesson plans
- Maintaining a safe learning environment
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance students learning experiences and support them as needed

Qualifications:
- Michigan Substitute Teaching Permit or interest in obtaining Michigan Substitute Teaching Permit
- Associate's degree or higher
- Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an 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:
- MI Substitute Teaching Permit or Teaching Permit

Salary
Pay: $19.50 - $21.50 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

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.

Ref: #DETTZA-Oct26