Substitute Teacher

Who We Are

Bright Bee is an educational technology startup revolutionizing how K‑12 schools recruit and engage with support staff. Our mission is to create a future where schools thrive and workers have the support they need to prosper and grow. We believe in unlocking the potential of every school team member, no matter where they started their career journey.

As part of Bright Bee, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of substitute teaching roles across grades and subjects. Additional opportunities may include support roles such as helping out from the front office to the lunchroom, reinforcing positive behavior intervention, assisting the office, lunchroom or playground, or providing extra care during after‑school programs.

You’ll be an essential part of our dynamic workforce as an independent contractor, ready to respond and commute to on‑site work opportunities at nearby K‑12 schools and nonprofits via the Bright Bee app. You’ll be able to pick which work assignments match your experience, preferences, and schedule and will never have to take on an assignment that you don’t feel is a fit for you.

• Flexibility: You have the freedom to create your own schedule – you work when you want to, as much as you want to.
• Variety: You will gain valuable professional experience by working in different kinds of roles at different schools, on a day‑to‑day or week‑to‑week basis.
• Upskilling: We help you ‘level up’ your skills to qualify for more rewarding work, which unlocks opportunities with greater pay.
• Community: We offer a sense that you are part of something – and you get lots of bee jokes!
• Compensation: You control what you earn, based on the assignments you claim. While hourly pay varies, on average assignments pay $24.00/hr over time, some Bees can make up to $27/hr as they take and complete more assignments.

• An individual with genuine enthusiasm for working with children and youth and alignment with our mission of supporting workers, students, and schools while promoting academic success.
• Must have a California substitute license.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to public and charter schools within the applicant region.
• Some prior experience working with K‑12 students in educational settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with teachers, students, and school staff.
• Ability to quickly adapt to varying classroom environments, student needs, and instructional approaches.
• Dependability and punctuality are vital for fulfilling on‑demand job opportunities efficiently.
• Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, live scan, and may need to obtain other necessary testing or clearances.
• Assignments may require lifting up to 30 pounds and standing for extended periods of time.

Bright Bee provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.