Job Description

Oak Creek Elementary is seeking a Grade 2 Certified Long-Term Substitute begining February 2026 for approximately 9 weeks.



Qualified candidates will be employed through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) and must hold or be eligible for valid and appropriate licensure for each position with the Ohio Department of Education and be active on Frontline Absence Management as a certified substitute with ESCCO. For more information on becoming a certified substitute, visit the ESCCO's website at ESCCO

Essential functions:

ensure the safety of students; demonstrate knowledge of subject matter; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program; and, observe ethics of the teaching profession.



Certified substitutes are compensated at a rate of $155/day; $200/day for days 61+ in a consecutive work assignment (no benefits).



Candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking and complete an online Teacher Candidate Assessment. In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application. Applicants may revisit their online application at any time to make necessary additions or changes.



The online Teacher Candidate Assessment is sent via a link under separate email cover. On occasion, the email may end up in junk or spam mail. If so, the link will be titled "Do Not Reply" with the subject "Regarding your Olentangy Local Schools application". Keep in mind that the assessment is a timed assessment, so please set aside approximately 45 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the process. Once the assessment is started, it must be completed.



Positions are posted daily; check our Job Board regularly and apply for each specific position of interest.



Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. We focus on the needs of the whole child and strive to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. We actively recruit top talent to join our "One Olentangy" community as we foster an environment that enables students and staff to achieve their goals.



Thank you for your interest in Olentangy Schools!