Wake up and teach in Miami.

Remember that teacher who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. Kelly Education is hiring for substitute teacher and paraeducator positions in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

This is the chance to do some of the most important work you will ever do, on your schedule. You decide when, where, and what grade levels you want to work with. Spend your day at a job you can feel good about.

Join our more than 64,000 substitute teachers across the nation who are waking up every day to a job that’s worth waking up for.

A Kelly Education recruiter will walk you through the specific requirements, but typical requirements for Miami-Dade County Public Schools are as follows:

High school diploma required.
Must be at least 18 years of age for elementary, middle school, and K8 centers.
Must be at least 19 years of age for high school.

No prior teaching experience or education degree is required.

Pay rates for substitute educators at Miami-Dade County Public Schools are as follows:

Substitute teacher (Bachelor's degree or higher): $117.72/day
Substitute teacher (non-degreed): $113.02/day
Substitute paraprofessional: $16.19/hour

* Substitute teachers for regular full-time ESE teachers, except Gifted, or who teach at an Alternative Education site, will be paid an additional $17.00/day.

Pay rates are determined by the school district.

Payday is weekly on Fridays. Direct deposit option is available.

As a Kelly Education employee, you’ll have access to ACA-compliant health care coverage; optional medical, dental and vision plans; retirements savings programs; free employee wellness programs; educational discounts and savings; employee discounts and rebates on top brands and services; and more!

First, we have plenty of daily substitute teaching opportunities to maximize your earning potential and provide you with steady work. Second – once you are hired – you are eligible to earn $100 for every person you refer to us and begins working. The more you refer, the more you earn!

Here is a general idea of what you can expect:

Submit the form on this web page. Let us know you’re interested and a Kelly Education recruiter will follow up with you.
Fill out a prescreen form. This will be sent to you to confirm that a few minimum requirements are met.
Join a virtual group interview. Learn more about our available positions in your area and see if a job in education is a good fit.
Complete our online classroom management training. This free, required training will prepare you to be a confident in your new role.
Pass a background check. Fingerprinting and background checks are completed to ensure a safe environment for students.
Attend our paid orientation. Learn about the policies and procedures for working with Kelly Education and M-DCPS.
Start working!

We pride ourselves on flexible work opportunities, so we do not require a regular hourly or daily commitment. However, given the critical need for substitute teachers and other staff, we encourage our employees to work at least two days a week, when possible.

You will have real-time access to our web-based scheduling system that allows you to view available jobs and teacher absences. You can log in from a computer or smart phone to schedule yourself to work in the schools and classrooms that interest you.

Training is important to us and we want to make sure you feel confident and prepared. Prior to your first work assignment, you receive free online classroom management training to help you become a capable classroom leader. Free professional development courses are always available to you, covering a variety of topics that are relevant to the work you will be doing.

All substitute educators -- regardless of position -- receive paid orientation that covers Kelly Education employment and district-specific policies and procedures.

Once you are hired, you will be connected with our dedicated Talent Care team who is there to help with essential day-to-day questions and provide guidance on how to engage with the school district staff and culture.

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