Substitute Teacher K-12

Swing Education makes finding substitute teaching jobs easy and on your terms.

Founded by former K-12 educators and administrators, Swing Education’s mission is to create technology that makes it easy to match passionate educators like yourself with the job openings in your area. Since 2015, Swing has become the fastest-growing company in its space and has successfully filled over 300,000+ absence days, and partnered with over 2,800 schools and districts across the country.
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If you are looking for an encore career that gives you flexibility and autonomy over your schedule, consider substitute teaching. You'll get the opportunity to share your unique skills and life experience with students while benefiting from reliable pay, full control over a flexible schedule, and a supplemental income.

‍Swing is looking for teachers in California, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Washington D.C.

Why more educators are choosing to sub through Swing

• You will be able to select the assignments that best fit your preferences.
• You will be granted access to all available jobs in your area.
• You will have a chance to earn perks throughout the year.
• You will always earn the maximum pay. We never take a cut of your earnings.
• You will get paid on time weekly, every Friday.
• You will find answers and receive support whenever you have questions or need help.
• You will get an opportunity to earn referral bonuses by telling your friends about us.

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• Provide grade-level instruction as appropriate for substitute assignments.
• Be reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Provide grade level instruction as appropriate for substitute assignment.
• Be reliable, punctual, and professional. 
• Execute daily lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines and curriculum.
• Adhere to all school policies, including emergency protocols.
• Take attendance and submit required daily reporting.
• Supplement lesson plans class activities.
• Create and maintain classroom management.

Requirements by State

Arizona:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S.
• Currently have or will obtain an AZ standard professional teaching certificate or substitute teaching certification.
• Currently have or will obtain a valid Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

‍California:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S..
• Currently have or will obtain a CA teaching credential or substitute teaching permit.
• Pass a background check and negative TB test before the hiring date.

‍Illinois

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S..
• Currently have or will obtain an IL teaching license or substitute teaching license.
• Pass a background check and get fingerprinted before the hiring date.
• Pass a negative drug test and negative TB test before the hiring date.

‍New Jersey

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S..
• Currently have or will obtain an NJ teaching credential or substitute teaching certificate.
• Pass a background check and negative TB test before the hiring date.

‍New York

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S.
• Get fingerprinted with the NY State Education Department before the hiring date.

‍Texas

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S.
• Pass a background check and verify through TEA or get fingerprints before the hiring date.

‍Washington, D.C.

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-yr college or university in the U.S..
• Pass a local and national background check before the hiring date.
• Complete a work history form and consent to an employment history check before the hiring date.

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