Employment
Applicants whose qualifications meet the position requirements will be considered for an interview when positions are available.
Join Our Team as a Substitute Teacher
Buford City Schools is looking for dedicated, reliable, and caring individuals to serve as substitute teachers across all grade levels—from our childcare center through high school. Substitutes play an essential role in maintaining the continuity of instruction and supporting the success of our students when regular teachers are absent.
Whether you're a certified teacher, a college graduate, or someone exploring a career in education, we welcome your interest in becoming part of our school community.
Requirements:
- A minimum of a high school diploma (some positions may require a valid Georgia teaching certificate or a four-year degree)
- Completion of substitute training at Buford City Schools Central Office (9:00 - 11:00)
- Background check and fingerprinting through Buford City Schools
- Establishing a YOSS account
- Completing an application
- Three completed references
- Official transcripts
Substitute Training Dates
August 21, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025
January 15, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
Daily Rates:
- Certified Substitute: $125 per day
- Non-Certified Substitute: $100 per day
Substitutes have the option to work at any of the following locations:
- Buford Childcare Center
- Buford Elementary School
- Buford Academy
- Buford Senior Academy
- Buford Middle School
- Buford High School
If you’re passionate about supporting student learning and making a positive impact in your community, we invite you to complete an application and then apply for the job posting for Substitute. For more information and to start the application process, please contact Lori Durnell at [email protected].
Steps:
- Complete an application
- Apply for a Substitute position
- Attend an Orientation
- Fingerprints completed
- Complete observation(s)
- Board approval
- Accept assignments