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Substitute Teacher

Education

Springfield, MO 65802

Posted 09/25/2026

Job ID: 63269293

Job Description

Penmac Education Staffing is now hiring Substitute Teachers for Springfield School District. Substitute Teachers play a vital role in providing quality education to our children. You will have the flexibility of creating your own schedule and setting your preferences for which grade levels, school buildings, and subject matter areas you would like to teach in. Penmac provides training and ongoing support to substitute teachers to ensure you have the tools and skills needed to succeed in the classroom. Substitute Teachers in the Springfield school district currently earn $120 per full day. In addition to weekly pay, Penmac offers an affordable health insurance plan option from your first week of employment—no waiting period! Retirement savings plans, including a 401k and participation in our employee-ownership plan, are available for long-term Penmac employees. Responsibilities of a Substitute Teacher include:

Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plans.
For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans.

To become a Substitute Teacher, you must:

Have 36 college credit hours (in any subject) OR complete an online training program designated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Obtain a Missouri Teaching License or Substitute Certificate
Complete a fingerprint background check (Contact Penmac before completing this step for more details)
Complete required training provided by Penmac.
Enjoy interacting with students and providing quality instruction to ensure a consistent learning experience.

If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a job with a truly flexible schedule, apply online today! We’ll follow up with your next steps soon. About Penmac StaffingIn its simplest terms, staffing is a way to connect job seekers with employers, but at Penmac Staffing it’s about more than that—it’s about people. Penmac was founded in Springfield, MO in 1988 to provide temporary, seasonal, and ongoing staffing services to a variety of industries, and launched its Education Staffing division in 2014. It currently serves 20 school districts in Missouri, with more districts slated to use Penmac for the 2023-2024 school year. The Education Staffing division helps districts recruit, screen, train, and schedule substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. A leading provider of human resource services, Penmac has the staffing industry expertise, but more than that, Penmac places people first. Penmac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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