Become a substitute educator in
St. Louis.

Kelly Education is currently hiring substitute teachers and paraeducators for the following school districts:

• Hazelwood School District
• Parkway Schools
• Affton School District
• Confluence Academies
• Ladue School District
• Special School District of St. Louis County

Minimum requirements can vary by school district.  However, typically to become a substitute teacher, you must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent, plus a Department of Elementary & Secondary Education sub certification.

To become a substitute paraeducator (or similar role), a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

No prior teaching experience is required. 

Pay rates vary by position, district and qualifications.  But general pay rates are as follows:

Hazelwood School District:

• Substitute teacher - $135/day
• Substitute paraeducator = $16.52/hour

Parkway Schools:

• Substitute teacher - $115/day
• Substitute paraeducator = $13.57/hour

Affton School District:

• Substitute teacher (high school diploma) - $110/day
• Substitute teacher (Bachelor’s degree) - $115/day
• Teacher assistant (high school diploma) - $12.67/hour
• Teacher assistant (Bachelor’s
  degree) - $13.48/hour

Confluence Academies:

• Substitute teacher - $200/day
• Substitute paraeducator = $20/hour

Ladue School District:

• Substitute teacher - $115/day
• Substitute teacher (retired) - $125/day
• Substitute paraeducator = $14.29/hour

Special School District of St. Louis County:

• Substitute teacher - $25/hour
• Substitute paraeducator = $25/hour

Payday is weekly on Fridays. Direct deposit option is available.

As a Kelly Education employee, you’ll have access to ACA-compliant health care coverage; optional medical, dental and vision plans; retirements savings programs; free employee wellness programs; educational discounts and savings; employee discounts and rebates on top brands and services; and more! Learn more

First, we have plenty of daily substitute teaching opportunities to maximize your earning potential and provide you with steady work.  Second – once you are hired – you are eligible to earn $100 for every person you refer to us and begins working.  The more you refer, the more you earn!

Here is a general idea of what you can expect:

1. Submit the Quick Apply form on this web page. Let us know you’re interested and a Kelly Education recruiter will follow up with you.
2. Fill out a prescreen form. This will be sent to you to confirm that a few minimum requirements are met.
3. Join a virtual group interview. Learn more about our available positions in your area and see if a job in education is a good fit.
4. Complete our online classroom management training. This free, required training will prepare you to be a confident in your new role.
5. Pass a background check. Fingerprinting and background checks are completed to ensure a safe environment for students. 
6. Attend our paid orientation. Learn about the policies and procedures for working with Kelly Education and the education institution.
7. Start working!

We pride ourselves on flexible work opportunities, so we do not require a regular hourly or daily commitment. However, given the critical need for substitute teachers and other staff, we encourage our employees to work at least two days a week, when possible.

You will have real-time access to our web-based scheduling system that allows you to view available jobs and teacher absences. You can log in from a computer or smart phone to schedule yourself to work in the schools and classrooms that interest you.

Training is important to us and we want to make sure you feel confident and prepared. Prior to your first work assignment, you receive free online classroom management training to help you become a capable classroom leader. Free professional development courses are always available to you, covering a variety of topics that are relevant to the work you will be doing.  

All substitute educators -- regardless of position -- receive paid orientation that covers Kelly Education employment and district-specific policies and procedures.