Daily Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Harford County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools seeks a Daily Substitute Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, on-site in Bel Air, MD. The role involves supporting teachers by following lesson plans, supervising students, and maintaining classroom records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with preferred associate degree and teaching-certificate eligibility.

A minimum of three years in childcare/education is expected. Salary is stated per day, with two rates depending on education level.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• An Associate of arts degree or higher is preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Three years of childcare and/or education experience.
• Applicants for positions working with high school students must demonstrate maturity and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Follows lesson plans provided by classroom teacher to facilitate appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Follows Harford County Public Schools and classroom policies and procedures.
• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Monitors student outcome.
• Communicates with students, staff, parents, and the community as necessary.
• Ensures materials are ready and prepared for instruction.
• Maintains records in the absence of the classroom teachers.
• Monitors use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reacts effectively to change.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Childcare experience

Professional judgment

Maturity

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of arts degree or higher

Teaching certificate eligibility

Job description

Daily Substitute Teacher 2026-2027 School Year

Harford, United States (On-site)

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Job Description

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.hcps.org

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

DAILY SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Daily substitute teachers work less than 15 consecutive days for the same teacher and/or assignment; work schedules vary based on school assignment.

If you are already a registered daily substitute active in SmartFind and have worked during the 25-26 school year, there is no need to re-apply.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Follows lesson plans provided by classroom teacher to facilitate appropriate learning experiences for students.

Follows all Harford County Public Schools and individual school/classroom policies and procedures.

Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

Monitors student outcome.

Communicates and interacts with students, staff, parents, and the community as necessary.

Ensures all materials are ready and prepared for instruction.

Maintains appropriate records in the absence of the classroom teachers.

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

Effectively reacts to change.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

$155.10/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed any education under a four year Bachelor's degree.)

$165.00/day (This rate applies to all substitute teachers who have completed a four year Bachelor's degree or beyond.)

REQUIREMENTS

Required Education:

High School Diploma

Preferred Education, Experiences and/or Skills:

Associate of arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.

Three years of childcare and/or education experience.

Applicants for positions working with high school students must demonstrate the maturity, professional judgment, and ability to maintain appropriate adult-student boundaries. The school system reserves the right to consider factors including, but not limited to, the applicant's age, recency of enrollment in the school system, and proximity in age to the student population when making placement decisions.

The Board of Education of Harford County Public does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools may be referred to Renee McGlothlin, Harford County Public Schools Title IX Coordinator, by mail to 102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014, or by telephone to 410-809-6087 or by email to [e-mail] or the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education by mail to 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 or by telephone [phone], or both.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to employees. Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065 .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1113
• Job Category Substitute
• Posting Date 08/31/2026, 03:13 PM
• Apply Before 06/01/2027, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 102 S Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, US (On-site)