Substitute Teachers for hire in Buffalo, NY
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1,447
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 38%
- High school diploma or GED
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
MainStreetHost
Tender Hearts LLC
Buffalo Public Schools
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $50,737 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,090 – $62,650 yearly
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Substitute Teacher
Williamsville, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Temporary Teaching CertificateElementary Education Teaching CertificationSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsSocial Media Specialist
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSpecial Education Teacher
Depew, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Temporary Teaching CertificateSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationChild Development Master Teacher PermitChild Development PermitSubstitute Teaching Certification+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsSubstitute Teacher
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTESOL CertificationESL CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingBarista ExperiencePresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsEmployment Specialist
Depew, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsClassroom ManagementSpecial EducationCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSubstitute Teacher
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperiencePublic Speaking
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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 61 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 substitute teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for substitute teachers include: Driver's License, Teaching Certification 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: 2nd grade teacher, employment specialist and social media specialist.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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