Substitute Teachers for hire in Columbia, SC
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1,143
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- Master's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
ESS Education
Kelly Services
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 56%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,143 profiles for Substitute Teachers in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $29,793 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $14,810 – $114,273 yearly
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Substitute Teacher
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Patient Care Technician/AssistantInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseEarly Childhood EducationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipTeachingChildcareTeacher
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementPharmacy Technician ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLead Teacher After School Program
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFood Service ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportESS Substitute Teacher
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingSubstitute Teaching
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperiencePresentation SkillsSubstitute Teacher
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFamily TherapyFamily CounselingChild & Family Counseling
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for substitute teachers?
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: ESS substitute teacher, substitute teaching and lead teacher after school program.
What level of education is common for a substitute teacher?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a substitute teacher in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a substitute teacher?
Most substitute teachers have 14 years of professional experience.
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