Substitute Teachers for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 48%
- Master's degree
- 21%
- High school diploma or GED
- 19%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Planet Fitness
Portland Public Schools (Maine)
Manchester School District
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- 1-2 years
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026
Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $69,411 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,196 – $85,735 yearly
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Substitute Teacher
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationSchool ExperienceTeachingReal Estate LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipProperty ManagementEd Tech III
Falmouth, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSubstitute Teacher
Yarmouth, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationChild Abuse Reporting LawsTeaching CertificationMandated Reporting LawsFirst Aid CertificationPMP+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsEligibility Assessment Specialist, Consultant
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Montessori CertificationSpecial Education CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLBS1Teaching CertificationTS/SCI+18 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSubstitute Teacher
Gorham, Maine
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCleaningSchedule ManagementEnglishSpecial Education Teacher Assistant
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeElementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Public SpeakingLinguist ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadership
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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: 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: ed tech III, kindergarten teacher (emergency replacement person) and guest teacher.
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 Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a substitute teacher?
Most substitute teachers have 15 years of professional experience.
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