Become a Substitute Teacher or Teachers Assistant and Make a Difference!!!

If you have a passion for education and love working with children we invite you to learn how you can help your community and earn a living as a substitute teacher. Our teachers work in positive, friendly environments that will help tomorrows leaders learn and grow their skills. You will experience a wide variety of students, schools, age groups and teaching styles. We are focusing on our Special Education group right now, and really looking to add people who want to be in those environments!

No experience is necessary!

Parallel Education is currently seeking motivated, proactive employees who are interested in becoming Substitute Teachers in our local schools - Right here in Indianapolis!! We are hiring for the 2026-2027 academic year and beyond!! All degree fields and careers are welcome, including retirees. Whether you are interested in pursuing teaching or are interested in employment with weekly flexible hours, we would love to speak with you. Take control of your future and make a difference. Apply Today!

Flexible scheduling is available with full-time or part-time hours. You create your own schedule!

• Shift: 1st shift range - 7am to 4:30pm (Different schools have different hours)
• Competitive Pay! $16-$18/hr for Assistants, and $18-$20/hr for Substitutes!
• Employee Driven Full-Time Opportunity with Reasonable Assurance! Work when school is in session and enjoy breaks when school is out of session!
• Learn and grow in IPS (Indianapolis Public Schools!)

Job Description Responsibilities:

The roles and responsibilities of the Substitute Teacher includes (but not limited to):

• Maintain schedule availability to accept opportunities that arise weekly
• Execute lesson plans consistent with the teacher’s guidelines, and school curriculum
• Uphold an orderly classroom environment and provide a positive learning experience
• Familiarize yourself with emergency protocols, such as fire drills and lockdowns
• Adhere to all company and school policies and procedures
• Take attendance according to school procedure
• Assign homework according to teacher’s lesson plans
• Supplement lesson plans with your own class activities if lessons end early
• Mentor and engage students
• Maintain a positive, friendly, and respectful demeanor always
• Create and maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and productive learning environment in accordance with school policies
• Establish a positive relationship with Parallel staff, as well as our school administrators, teachers, students and their families.

Requirements

• High School Diploma - No Formal Training Required!
• Must be able to work at least 2 full days per week
• Desire to work with all children of all abilities
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Classroom experience preferred but not required
• FBI and DCS Criminal History Background Screening
• Excellent Communication Skills- Must be proficient in English.
• Copies of your High School diploma or College Transcripts
• Substitute/Teaching License issued by the State of Indiana (We will help you get this!)

Benefits

Advantages:

Take advantage of Substitute Teaching as a stepping stone to further your career! Many of our schools offer direct hire for full-time permanent placement teaching positions. Choose from hundreds of open jobs 24/7 using our online system or utilize our live dispatch center operating under extended business hours.

• Benefits offered for eligible employees
• Weekly electronic pay
• Referral bonuses

Don’t have a Substitute Permit? NO PROBLEM! Our local representatives are here to guide you.

As a Substitute with Parallel Education Division, you will enjoy meaningful work with a dynamic company that strives towards excellence in education and learning. We look forward to having you join our team!

Parallel Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Parallel is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Parallel are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal/state laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Parallel will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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