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Substitute opportunities
Need flexibility in your schedule? Work part-time on the days you are available as a substitute in one of many roles. Opportunities for all education levels, background experience, interests and schedule availability. Perfect for parents with children in school and for college students!
16 years+ (no HS degree needed)
- Substitute Custodian; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm shifts; $20.00/hr
- Substitute Childcare / Adventures Plus; early morning and/or late afternoon shifts; $16.50/hr
High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Substitute Special Ed Para; 6.5-hour shifts during the school day; $20.00/hr
- Substitute Elementary or Secondary Para; 3 to 6.5-hour shifts during the school day; $19.25/hr
- Substitute Food Service (Child Nutrition); 3 to 5.5-hour shifts mid-day; $17.45/hr
- Substitute School Monitor; hourly shifts as needed during the school day; $17.50/hr
- Substitute Secretary; hourly shifts as needed during the school day; $19.05/hr
- Substitute ECFE/Preschool Assistant; various shifts during day or evening; $17.70/hr
Teacher License (any area), or PELSB Short-Call Substitute License
- Substitute Teacher; $200.00/day
LPN or RN License
- Substitute Health Para; 6.5-hour shift during the school day; $25.70/hr with LPN
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood
- Substitute Preschool Instructor; $22.96/hr
Do you have a Bachelor's degree? You can be a substitute teacher!
Your four-year degree qualifies you for a Short-Call Substitute License. Follow the simple steps below to get licensed and start subbing!
How to Get Started (3 Simple Steps):
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Get Your License:
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Visit the PELSB (Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board) website to apply.
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You will need to provide: Proof of your bachelor's degree, background check and fingerprints.
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Apply for the Job:
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Once PELSB issues your license, apply for the substitute teacher job vacancy in the district.
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Start Subbing!
If you have questions regarding substitute opportunities, call Employee Services at 763-506-1100 (option 4).
Retired Anoka-Hennepin teachers only: You do not need to complete the online application - call Employee Services at 763-506-1100 (option 4).
Position descriptions
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Substitute for Child Nutrition Program
- Responsibilities: Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: prepare, cook and serve foods. Baking, main dish, salad, grill, dish room, and cashier; cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas, dishes, utensils, equipment, and machines; inventory, storage, and some stocking duties.
- Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
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Substitute Custodian
- Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of school premises.
- Perform a range of cleaning duties.
- Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 16 years of age.
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Substitute ECFE Teacher
- Responsibilities: Prepare for and conduct early childhood classes for children ages birth to five years and their parents.
- Minimum qualifications: Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood Education and BA degree. Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
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Substitute ECFE/Preschool Assistant
- ECFE assistant responsibilities: Assist in daily and weekly classroom set-up; Assist in the design and implementation of activities for children.
- School Readiness assistant responsibilities: Assist in conducting group and individual activities for children ages three to five.
- Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
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Substitute Elementary and Secondary Para
- Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: Assist teachers with various instructional tasks, including lunchroom and playground supervision, prep-time, media center, classroom assistance, computer lab and other duties as assigned.
- Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
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Substitute English as a Second Language Para
- Responsibilities: Assist teachers in English as a Second Language program by reinforcing vocabulary and helping students learn to read.
- Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
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Substitute Health Para
- Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: Recordkeeping; first aid; vision and hearing screening; assisting with health service reports; giving medications; working with special needs students in a fast-paced setting.
- Minimum qualifications: Requires one of the following current medical certifications: EMS, EMT, CMA, LPN, or RN. Must be physically able to lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds to assist students as needed.
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Substitute Preschool Instructor
- Responsibilities: Prepare for and conduct School Readiness classes for children ages three to five.
- Minimum qualifications: BA degree in Early Childhood or closely related field. Teaching license in early childhood, kindergarten or elementary education preferred. Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
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Substitute Secretary
- Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: receptionist, switchboard, mailroom, media center, head school secretary, SASI.
- Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
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Substitute Special Education Para
- Responsibilities may include any or all of the following: Assists in the instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room or centerbase settings. Although the job duties vary due to the age or level of disability, job duties may include: managing behavior (redirecting, calming or removing a disruptive student from the classroom); monitoring and recording student progress in instructional areas (academics, daily living skills, dressing, grooming, social skills, etc.); managing physical needs (toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, transporting students in wheelchairs, etc.)
- Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
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Substitute Teacher
Minimum qualifications:
- Must have a current Minnesota teaching license.
- We are accepting the Short Call Substitute license.
- Rate of pay: $200/day - Casual substitute teaching prorated at half days or full days
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More information
Helpful links and resources:
- Apply online
- Job openings
- Internal only job openings
- Employee services contact, 763-506-1100