Substitute Teachers for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
Master's degree41%Bachelor's degree39%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
The Education Team
Swing Education
Scoot Education
Time at current job
1-2 years67%Less than a year33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,699 profiles for Substitute Teachers in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Substitute Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $54,540 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,874 – $74,602 yearly
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Special Education Instructional Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Teacher PermitChild Development Master Teacher PermitChild Development PermitChildcare CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSubstitute Teacher
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTheater ExperienceSubstitute Teacher
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationCDLTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseESL CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPrivate School ExperiencePresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSubstitute classroom teacher and Lunch/After School Care Supervisor
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSalesShort Term Substitute Teacher
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceSpecial EducationFirst AidPara Educator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CPIAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipJudoHeavy LiftingPublic 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 62 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, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to substitute teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to substitute teachers include: special education instructional assistant, para educator and short term substitute teacher.
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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a substitute teacher?
Most substitute teachers have 21 years of professional experience.
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