Rochester - NY - Substitute Teacher

Scoot Education • Rochester, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Scoot Education hires substitute teachers to support schools with day-to-day and long-term assignments. A dedicated Education Consultant matches educators to assignments based on their skills, experience, and interests, and provides one-to-one check-ins, practical advice, and support with school feedback, questions, training opportunities, and career planning. Depending on skills and certifications, educators may be placed as substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, or in other student-support roles across public, charter, private, independent, and faith-based schools.

The role is non-exempt and paid hourly based on hours worked. Daily pay varies by assignment and is typically higher for long-term placements; pay also varies by certification, school, and assignment. Scoot Education offers paid training hours, professional development opportunities where available, weekly direct-deposit paychecks, background-check expense reimbursement, and a referral program. Employees are hired as W-2 employees. Scoot Education is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or college credits.
• Three professional references, including at least one from a previous supervisor.
• Complete state and federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for education and putting students first.
• An empathetic nature, a growth mindset, and a drive to do your best.
• A teaching credential or certificate, or a 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit.
• Previous experience in special education settings.
• Bilingual skills and/or bilingual teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in the classroom, playground, or cafeteria.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage student engagement and participation throughout the day.
• Manage classroom routines, behavior, and transitions, following any lesson plans left by the teacher.
• Communicate clearly with school staff.
• Leave brief notes or feedback for the returning teacher.

Benefits

• Paid training hours.
• Professional development opportunities, variable by state.
• Weekly paychecks via direct deposit.
• Reimbursement for expenses related to state and federal background checks.
• 401(k) enrollment after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Referral program: after a referred friend works 10 shifts, both the referrer and friend earn $100 gift cards.
• Support from a dedicated Education Consultant, including one-to-one check-ins and career planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree