K12 Substitute Teacher - Hiring now

Limited Positions - Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role for the 2026-2027 School Year!
We’re hiring substitute teachers to support students in inclusive and special education classrooms. These are full-year opportunities to build classroom experience, develop your teaching practice, and make a lasting impact.
Talk to a recruiter today and get hired before the first bell rings.

About Zen Educate
Zen Educate is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We’re proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. When you join Zen, you’re not just taking an assignment, you’re joining an educator-first platform that supports you every step of the way. We are actively hiring to support students with specialized academic, social, and physical needs

We're looking for adaptable and committed substitute teachers to support learning across a single school building. You’ll work with multiple classrooms, gaining valuable teaching experience and building lasting relationships in one consistent setting.

We are seeking licensed Teachers to join us supporting students.
In this role positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting students with academic adaptations, and social/behavioral needs, and general classroom needs.
Responsibilities:

• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Assign lessons and follow the classroom lesson plans
• Maintaining a safe learning environment
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance students learning experiences and support them as needed
• Teachers would be expected to work with Neurodiverse students within a classroom setting

Required Qualifications:
Qualifications:

• Washington State Certified Substitute or Teachers License with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
• US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children in a structured setting is an asset.
• Prior experience, personal or professional, assisting people with special needs or disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
• Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in special education
• Teaching, Behavioral Technician, or PCA experience
• Crisis prevention (CPI) training
• CPR certification

Salary
Pay: $30 - $35 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Subbing/on Call (Minimum 1 day per week) or 5 days throughout Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 - 3:00/4:30 pm, depending on school demand and schedule

Benefits and other offerings

• Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request
• Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period.
• 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period.

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.

Ref: #SEATZA-Oct26