Substitute Teacher Jobs in Maryland
Substitute Teacher jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County, where large public school systems and a mix of private and charter schools generate consistent year-round demand at every level from short-term day fills to long-term assignments. Baltimore City Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, and Prince George's County Public Schools are among the largest and most active employers, covering general education, special education, and STEM-focused classrooms. Maryland's dense suburban districts and proximity to Washington D.C. make this one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most active substitute markets. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Type:
Substitute/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
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Date Posted:
10/30/2026
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Location:
Urbana Middle School
Work Year Calendar and Hours
- Non-Benefited
- Position available tentatively from Monday, November 2, 2026 - To be determined.
- Daily work hours: 7:45 am - 3:15 pm
Salary
- $24.16 per hour
Role
Long Term Substitute Teachers are responsible for practices and behaviors which demonstrate necessary teaching competencies, effective classroom management, positive personal qualities, and other instructional matters. The role of the long-term substitute teacher is to ensure that all students have equal instructional opportunities and to create a classroom environment in which teaching and learning are challenging, dynamic, and comprehensive. The teaching of the essential curriculum of each teacher's discipline is grounded in the understanding that the aim of education is personal growth, the development of individual talents, abilities, and values; the acquisition of knowledge; and the pursuit of understanding.
Essential Functions
Reporting directly to the school principal, the long-term substitute teacher performs the following duties:
- Provide for instructional needs and interests of students with the aid of appropriate and effective daily lesson planning.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and where classroom time is utilized effectively.
- Demonstrate the use of a variety of teaching techniques and the use of a variety of instructional resources and materials to implement approved curriculum.
- Use evaluation effectively to promote student growth and development intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
- Demonstrate fair, firm, and consistent behavior towards students and promote self-discipline among students.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with students, parents, staff, and community.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of school system goals and objectives by following school board policies and administrative procedures.
- Assist administration and other staff members in reaching the mission for the school by applying ethical standards in professional relationships.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competencies.
- Supervise students in a variety of school settings.
- Maintain appropriate records.
- Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned by the school principal.
Required Qualifications
Education/Training/Experience
- An Associate's degree or 60 college credits.
Certification/License
None.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Capability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone and in addressing groups.
- Ability to travel to school and other local locations, as well as state meetings, sometimes with little notice.
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Ability to spend long hours sitting.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to grasp, handle, manipulate, and/or feel objects and use office technology.
- Sufficient mobility to move about the work area.
- Sufficient vision to read and comprehend printed materials, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
- Sufficient hearing to hear and comprehend conversations in person and on the telephone, as well as distinguish sounds up to twenty (20) feet.
- Occasionally climb or balance.
- Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally lift fifteen (15) pounds.
Work Environment
Moderate noise (examples: classroom/office environment with computers, printers, and telephones; regular conversations within classrooms/offices, cubicles, hallways, and conference rooms; meetings one-on-one, in small groups, and large settings, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Training/Experience
- Possess a Bachelor's/Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Certification/License
Possess MSDE issued professional teacher certificate with the appropriate content endorsement.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Bilingual (Spanish).
- Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.-
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Substitute Teacher Job Market in Maryland
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Who's Hiring
- Montgomery County Public Schools, MD44

- Frederick County Public Schools9

- Archdiocese of Washington7

- Harford County Public Schools5

- Y in Central Maryland3

What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substitute teacher jobs across Maryland.
- Holds a valid Maryland State Department of Education substitute teacher certificate or authorization
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field
- Cleared Maryland criminal background check through the Department of Public Safety
- Experience working with K-12 students in classroom or educational support settings
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to follow existing lesson plans
- Reliable daily availability and flexibility to accept short-notice or same-day assignments
Substitute Teacher Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a substitute teacher in Maryland?
To become a substitute teacher in Maryland, you must obtain a substitute teacher certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education. Applicants need at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, a completed application through the MSDE certification portal, and a cleared fingerprint-based background check. Individual county school systems may have additional requirements, so applying directly to the human resources office of the district where you want to work is the recommended next step.
Which companies hire substitute teachers in Maryland?
Maryland substitute teacher roles are posted by Montgomery County Public Schools, MD, Frederick County Public Schools, and Archdiocese of Washington and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's large county-based public school systems, along with private and charter networks in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. corridor, account for the majority of ongoing openings.
Which Maryland cities have the most substitute teacher jobs?
Silver Spring, Frederick, and Rockville have the most substitute teacher openings in Maryland right now. The concentration follows population density, with Baltimore anchoring the largest share of urban district postings, while Rockville and Silver Spring reflect the scale of Montgomery County Public Schools, one of the largest school systems in the country, and Largo and Hyattsville reflect demand from Prince George's County Public Schools.
Are there remote substitute teacher jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of substitute teacher openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is low by design since the role centers on in-person classroom coverage. The portions of the work most likely to be handled remotely are virtual or online school programs, where Maryland-based charter and supplemental education providers occasionally post remote instructional roles.
How can I get hired as a substitute teacher in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a large county school system such as Baltimore City Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, or Anne Arundel County Public Schools, all of which regularly onboard substitutes who have no prior classroom experience but hold a bachelor's degree. Completing the MSDE substitute certificate process and passing the background check positions you immediately for consideration. Candidates who have worked as tutors, paraeducators, after-school program staff, or childcare workers in Maryland find those roles treated as relevant experience, and some districts offer brief substitute orientation programs that substitute for formal teaching credentials.
Where can I find and apply to substitute teacher jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to substitute teacher jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings from school systems and educational employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your availability, grade level preference, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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