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On Call Substitute Teacher at Zen Educate

Zen Educate No longer available $22 - $26/hour

Job Description

Get Set for the School Year!
We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Substitute Teachers. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step.

Don't wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Assign lessons and follow the classroom lesson plans
- Maintaining a safe learning environment
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance students learning experiences and support them as needed

Qualifications:
- Minnesota Teachers License
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process

Preferred Qualifications:
- Tier 3 or 4 MN teaching license

Salary
Pay: $180 - $210/day, paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)

Why Zen
At Zen Educate, we're transforming how educators find their perfect roles, making the process simpler, fairer, and more rewarding. Our innovative platform connects educators with schools in a way that's transparent, efficient, and empowering. We're passionate about offering fair pay, lowering costs for schools, and reinvesting in what truly matters: students.

About Zen
Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, qualified educators through a clear and efficient process. Our mission is to make hiring fairer and simpler for both teachers and schools.


Ref: MSP T-February2026-110

$46k - $54k is fair for Teachers and Instructors, All Other nationally

National salary averages
$46k - $54k
↓ 23% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$33k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $117k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 100% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

-0%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024