Substitute Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Fairfield County Educational Service Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 18,450 - 22,140; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield County Educational Service Center in Lancaster, Ohio is seeking qualified candidates for Substitute Teacher positions. Applicants must possess a valid Professional Teaching or Substitute Teacher License, transcripts to show completion of a 4-year degree, and undergo a Criminal Background Check. Candidates must also file a Substitute Teacher Application annually and submit a Fraud Reporting Form. For non-Bachelor substitute candidates, enrollment in a post-secondary program or proof of professional learning is required.

Qualifications

• A valid Professional Teaching or Substitute Teacher License required.
• Transcripts to show you have a 4-year degree are necessary.
• Criminal Background Check required from BCI and FBI.

Education

4-year degree

Current enrollment in post-secondary program

Completion of eight hours of professional learning

Job description

Requirements

• A valid Professional Teaching or Substitute Teacher License (Apply through the Ohio Department of Education)
• Transcripts to show you have a 4‑year degree
• A Criminal Background Check (BCI and FBI, contact our office at 740‑653‑3193 x5221 or upload results if done elsewhere)
• Substitute Teacher Application filed annually through Applitrack
• Fraud Reporting Form filed annually (found on the Fairfield County ESC website and uploaded into your application)
• Substitute payroll packet – included in the application (download, fill out, and return to the ESC by mail, fax, or in person)
• For temporary non‑Bachelor substitute teacher candidates returning, you must meet one of the following:

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program leading to a bachelor's degree, OR
• Provide evidence of completion of eight (8) hours of professional learning related to classroom teaching

School Districts We Serve

• Amanda‑Clearcreek
• Berne Union
• Bloom‑Carroll
• Fairfield Union
• Liberty Union‑Thurston
• Pickerington
• Lancaster City
• Walnut Township
• Prep For Success
• Learning Steps Preschool (Various Locations in Fairfield County)
• Eastland‑Fairfield Career Center