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Substitute Teacher

$135 - $155 per day
Temporary

RCM Healthcare Services

RCM is hiring Substitute Teachers to support K–12 schools and districts. This is an in-person role providing classroom instruction during school hours.

Daily Rate: $135 to $155 per day, based on education and qualifications.

Long-term assignments (10+ consecutive instructional days) offer increased daily compensation of up to $170 per day, depending on education and assignment.

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Position Summary
Under the direction of the school leader, the Substitute Teacher provides classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Follows lesson plans, maintains a productive and orderly classroom environment, and supports student learning and engagement. May perform additional duties such as grading assignments, supervising students, and providing general classroom support as assigned by the school site. Assignments may vary by grade level, subject area, and school setting.

Responsibilities
  • Schedule/Shift:
    • Full Day: up to 8 hours
    • Half Day: up to 4 hours
    • School Year: As needed, including daily and long-term assignments
    • Schedule follows the assigned school calendar
  • Key Duties:
    • Provides learning experiences and teaches the lessons of study prescribed by the classroom teacher or administrator.
    • Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
    • Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students.
    • Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
    • Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/ District policies goals and objectives.
    • Follows school protocols and procedures.
Requirements:
  • Credential:  Requirements are determined at the school level. All candidates must meet applicable school and state requirements, including successful completion of a background check and any required onboarding or training prior to assignment.
  • Education:
    • High school diploma or higher required.
    • Bachelor’s degree preferred
    • Substitute teaching authorization, if required by state or district.
  • Experience: Experience working with children or in educational settings is preferred.
About Us
RCM works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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