Substitute Teachers for hire in Buffalo, NY

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    1,461

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    Master's degree44%
    Bachelor's degree30%
    High school diploma or GED14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years48%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    Buffalo Public Schools
    Elmwood Village Charter School
    Erie 1 BOCES
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years34%
    Less than a year24%
    2-5 years24%

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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026

Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $49,548 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $39,849$61,609 yearly

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  • Substitute Teacher

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperiencePublic Speaking
  • Substitute Teacher

    Williamsville, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Temporary Teaching CertificateElementary Education Teaching CertificationSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipPresentation Skills
  • Substitute Teacher

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTESOL CertificationESL Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingBarista ExperiencePresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Substitute Teacher (building Sub)

    Hamburg, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CPITeaching CertificationRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's License+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsParent CollaborationParent Communication
  • Teacher

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationBoard Certified Autism TechnicianNon-CDL Class CCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipBarista ExperienceCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCustomer Support
  • Substitute Teacher

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCertified Coding AssociateDriver's LicenseCPRBLS

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLong Term Care ExperienceNursing Home Experience

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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 54 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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a substitute teacher?

Common licenses or certifications for substitute teachers include: CPR, Driver's License 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: 6th grade teacher, licensed master social worker and substitute teacher (building sub).

What level of education is common for a substitute teacher?

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

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

Most substitute teachers have 12 years of professional experience.

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