Substitute Teachers for hire in Boston, MA

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    3,978

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree43%
    Master's degree33%
    High school diploma or GED15%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years26%
  • Current company

    BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    ESS Education
    Lowell Public School District
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years38%
    2-5 years30%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Boston, MA: $71,748 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,113$100,712 yearly

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  • Substitute Teacher

    Revere, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSLoss Prevention QualifiedServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
  • Behavior Management Therapist

    Roslindale, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    CPILifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLiteracy EducationApplied Behavior AnalysisImplementing ABA Therapy ProtocolsSports Team ExperienceCoaching
  • Student Support Instructor Pre-K-5/ 9-12 Special Education

    Woburn, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    CPITIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceTeachingExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Neurodivergent Individuals
  • Teacher/Permanent Substitute

    Brighton, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    High School/GEDTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMental Health First Aid (MHFA)

    Skills

    ChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenAd WritingCopywritingTeachingTutoring
  • Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher

    Revere, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRESL Certification

    Skills

    Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadership
  • Substitute teacher

    Dorchester, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportOffice ExperienceOffice Activity Coordination

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What's the average time to fill a substitute teacher role?

The average time to fill a substitute teacher role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do substitute teachers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a substitute teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a substitute teacher?

Common licenses or certifications for substitute teachers include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to substitute teachers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to substitute teachers include: teacher/permanent substitute, paraprofessional/substitute teacher and 4th gr paraprofessional.

What level of education is common for a substitute teacher?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a substitute teacher in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a substitute teacher?

Most substitute teachers have 18 years of professional experience.

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