Substitute Teacher

What You’ll Do

Want a job where you actually make a difference?

As a BrightBee Substitute, you'll work with school partners in San Jose who are seeking versatile and dependable Substitute Teacher to join our educational team. In this role, you will step into diverse classroom environments to provide seamless instructional continuity when the regular teacher is absent. The more sites and assignment types you are open to working, the more your earning potential is.

Flexible Work That Fits Your Life

• School Partner
  • Rocketship
    • San Jose locations only
• Work 2-5 days per week
• Full school day shifts (around 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Pick up assignments that match your schedule
• Great as a side hustle or consistent weekly income

If you want flexible work AND meaningful impact-this is it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare the classroom space and materials in accordance with provided lesson plans
• Lead student instruction and maintain behavioral expercations
• Manage daily classroom tasks, including taking attendance, monitoring hall passes, and supervising lunch or recess periods as required
• Document student progress and classroom happenings through detailed end-of-day reports to ensure the permanent teacher is fully informed upon their return.
• Support students with learning and classroom activities
• Help manage behavior using positive reinforcement
• Assist during lunch, recess, and school activities
• Work closely with teachers and school staff

Who This Is Perfect For

• You enjoy working with kids or teens
• You’re patient, reliable, and confident managing challenging behaviors
• Must be comfortable leading large groups and managing a classroom environment
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and pivot between different educational settings at a moment’s notice.
• You’re looking for flexible and/or consistent work (several of our single day assignments convert to long-term opportunities)

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• California Substitute teaching permit or California Teacher Certification
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Important Note about Certification: A valid California Substitute Permit is not required at the time of application; however, active progress toward certification is expected during the interview process. Full certification is a prerequisite for employment.

Before You Start

To keep students safe, you’ll need to:

• Pass a background check
• Follow safety and reporting guidelines
• Complete required school clearanceswhich you are responsible for paying.
  • Costs associated with the clearance process are the sole responsibility of the candidate, as this engagement is for an independent contractor role rather than a traditional employment position. Requirements vary by state but may include the cost of a background check, obtaining a copy of any college transcript you have, and the cost of completing Mandated Reporter training. The estimated clearance cost for California substitute teachers is around $250.

Don’t stress-we guide you through every step.

Why BrightBee?

We connect great people with schools that need them-fast.

• Flexible, app-based work
• Support every step of the way
• Opportunities to grow your experience
• Be part of something bigger-supporting your community

Ready to Get Started?

Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:

• 1 phone interview
• 1 video interview
• 1 virtual orientation (live over Zoom)
• California clearance process

Good to Know

BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements

Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers.. Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!

Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

BrightBee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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