K-8 Substitute Teacher (Daily Rate $200)

Partnership Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Partnership Schools in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Daily Substitute Teacher to support our campuses. You will follow established lesson plans and help maintain a safe, positive, structured learning environment when the regular teacher is absent.

Responsibilities include implementing plans, supervising students, and coordinating with school leaders. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, and respectful of Catholic culture and values, with background checks completed prior to starting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of required background checks before starting work.
• Ability to follow written lesson plans and school procedures.
• Ability to supervise students safely throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans and activities provided by the teacher or leadership.
• Maintain a positive, structured, inclusive classroom environment.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and other activities.
• Follow school schedules, procedures, and safety expectations.
• Manage student behavior consistently and respectfully.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff for a smooth school day.
• Provide the teacher with a brief summary of work and student progress.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Strong communication

Classroom-management

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Daily Substitute Teacher
Location: Partnership Schools – Cleveland, OH
Type: Per Diem / As Needed
Compensation: $200 per full day
Partnership Schools is accepting applications for Daily Substitute Teachers to support our Cleveland schools. Substitute teachers help ensure that students continue learning in a safe, positive, structured, and mission-aligned environment when their regular teacher is absent. Assignments are offered based on school needs and substitute availability; a guaranteed number of workdays is not provided.
Our schools serve students through a commitment to academic excellence and the formation of the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Successful substitutes are dependable, flexible, respectful of Catholic culture and values, and ready to follow established classroom plans and school procedures.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing lesson plans and instructional activities provided by the classroom teacher or school leadership
• Maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning
• Supervising students throughout the school day, including during arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned activities
• Following school schedules, procedures, safety expectations, and student support plans
• Managing student behavior consistently and respectfully in accordance with school expectations
• Collaborating with teachers, school leaders, and staff to ensure a smooth and productive school day
• Providing the classroom teacher or school leader with a brief summary of completed work, student progress, and any concerns
• Protecting student confidentiality and communicating professionally with students, families, and colleagues
  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn and achieve
• Respect for and appreciation of Catholic education, culture, identity, and values
• Dependability, punctuality, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to different grade levels, subjects, school settings, and daily needs
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to receive direction and feedback from school leadership
  

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of all required background checks and clearances before beginning work
• Ability to follow written lesson plans, school procedures, and staff directions
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position and supervise students safely throughout the school day
  

Additional Pre-K Requirement: Candidates accepting Pre-K substitute assignments must hold the required OCCRRA certification before working in a Pre-K classroom.
Compensation and Scheduling:
$200 per full day. Daily substitute assignments are offered on an as-needed basis across Partnership Schools’ Cleveland campuses and are scheduled according to school needs and substitute availability. This position does not guarantee a minimum number of assignments or workdays.
Partnership Schools is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity.