On-Call Substitute Teacher

Berlin Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Berlin Public Schools is seeking an on-call substitute teacher to supervise classrooms and deliver lessons left by absent teachers across the district.

The role involves ensuring student safety, taking attendance, maintaining classroom order, and following provided curricula under district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Supervises classroom of absent teacher.
• Teaches provided lesson plans.
• Maintains a functioning classroom.
• Creates a learning-friendly environment.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and objectives.

Skills

Classroom management

Student supervision

Curriculum instruction

Attendance taking

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Substitute/ On-call Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: Ongoing

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission: We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

ON-CALL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

JOB SUMMARY:

The job of the substitute is to supervise the classroom and teach the lesson left by the absent teacher. The substitute teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum. Reports to the building administrator.

EXAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES:

• Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
• Supervises classroom of absent teacher.
• Teaches provided lesson plans.
• Maintains a functioning classroom.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
• Provides for the care and protection of school property and maintains a neat and orderly classroom (straightens chairs, tables, clears white boards, etc.).
• Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school protocols.
• Ensures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
• Reviews and understands emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
• Reviews and understands procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
• Reviews and understands school procedures and regulations.
• Respects the personality and individuality of the pupils under theirdirection and maintains confidentiality in compliance with FERPA.
• Develops and maintains cordial work relationships with all colleagues.
• Performs other specific duties as assigned by the building administrator, such as lunchroom, homeroom, outside areas, halls, clerical, club and social activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required (a certification waiver from the State of Connecticut will be required and requested by the District).
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. (Must be 22 years of age to substitute teach at the high school level.)
• Experience working with school-aged children.

PAY:

The daily rate for substitute teachers in the Berlin Public Schools is $150.00 as of January 1, 2025.