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Substitute Teaching

Metro Schools Substitutes and Classroom Assistants play an important role in supporting our students and staff.

Substitutes who work in teaching, support and general school assistant roles provide instructional support for students in our classrooms, fill in in our cafeterias and libraries, and help our schools when they need an extra set of hands. 

If you're interested in learning more about being a substitute with MNPS, email us at e-mail us for more information.

Substitute Employee Requirements and Pay

Classroom Associates

Through our full-time, benefit-eligible classroom associate/permanent sub position, classroom associates can work in one school for the entire school year. 

Position Details

  • At least 60 hours of completed college coursework 

  • Pay starts at $20.94 an hour for candidates with 60 credit hours or less than a Bachelor's degree. Candidates who have a Bachelor's degree or higher, but do not have a TN teaching certification start at $21.20 per hour. Candidates with a valid TN teaching license can earn $21.71 an hour.

Ready to Apply?

Visit our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions or head straight over to the online portal.

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