Substitute Teachers for hire in San Jose, CA

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    1,699

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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 Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant Experience
  • Substitute Teacher

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTheater Experience
  • Substitute Teacher

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Elementary Education Teaching CertificationCDLTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseESL Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPrivate School ExperiencePresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
  • Substitute classroom teacher and Lunch/After School Care Supervisor

    Sunnyvale, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Child Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSales
  • Short Term Substitute Teacher

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceSpecial EducationFirst Aid
  • Para Educator

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CPIAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingCPR+3 more

    Skills

    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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