About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Substitute Instructor (per‑diem) to deliver instructor-led training for adults in post‑secondary certificate programs. This role supports mission-driven classroom and externship learning for students with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The position is per‑diem at $19 per hour; hours vary based on need.

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What You’ll Do

• Educate adult students (18+) enrolled in 3–4 month post‑secondary certificate programs.
• Follow established lesson plans and approved curriculum materials for each class.
• Relay classroom theory and supervise students at externship sites, coaching application of classroom learning.
• Teach curriculum areas that may include:
  • animal care (requires comfortable handling of cats & dogs),
  • entry‑level culinary arts,
  • healthcare operations,
  • hospitality,
  • material handling,
  • and on occasion, financial literacy, social skills, or daily living skills.
• Administer assessments, assign homework, and monitor lab/skills participation.
• Travel locally to externship or shelter sites as required and coordinate with partner organizations.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preferred credentials or background in Special Education, Vocational Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Must meet applicable state (FLDOE/CIE) educational requirements for instructors and have at least one year of job‑related experience demonstrating teaching and classroom management skills.
• Prior experience teaching or supporting adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Comfortable handling and working directly with cats and dogs; able to travel regularly to local animal shelters as part of some program tracks.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to meet a successful Level II background check, physical, and drug screen.
• Must be at least 21 years of age (required for certain externship/transportation duties).

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Perks & Benefits

• Per‑diem pay at $19 per hour (as‑needed; no guaranteed set hours).
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Paid training and certifications through the organization’s training programs.
• Retirement plan with employer matching (where offered).
• Employee Assistance Program available to employees and immediate family.
• Ongoing professional development via internal training (e.g., Arc Educates‑style programs).

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Additional notes & compliance

• This role is per‑diem and scheduled based on program needs. Compensation is hourly and paid as described above.
• Candidates must be able to pass required background checks and pre‑employment screenings before beginning work.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process; please notify Careertakes if you need assistance.

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Keywords (for search & matching)

• Substitute Instructor
• Post‑secondary instructor for adults with disabilities
• Per‑diem instructor animal care culinary hospitality
• FLDOE/CIE instructor
• Special education vocational instructor

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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