How to hire a class teacher

How to hire a class teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step class teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a class teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new class teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the class teacher you need to hire. Certain class teacher roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A class teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, class teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of class teachers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Class Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Class Teacher	Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading.	$16-36
   Long Term Substitute Teacher	A long term substitute teacher is responsible for covering the duties of a teacher who is away for a long time. Long term substitute teachers proceed with the lesson plan outlines and the regular teacher's curriculum depending on their expertise... Show more	$14-28
   Elementary School Teacher	Elementary school teachers are trained to provide education to children from kindergarten through fifth grade. The teachers are responsible for children's emotional and educational growth in the classroom... Show more	$17-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Management
   • Math
   • Curriculum Guidelines
   • Kindergarten
   • Social Studies
   • CPR
   • Student Participation
   • Literature
   • Student Learning
   • Classroom Environment
   • Geography
   • IEP
   • Parent-Teacher Conferences
   • Instructional Materials

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop an ESL curriculum to help students achieve in an English speaking class.
   • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
   • Create theme base curriculum correlating to the Pre-K common core learning standards.
   • Work as a ESL teacher for the staff in educational bureau of the county.
   • Implement the designated syllabus, conduct classes and supervise the children at all times.
   • Complete CPR, first aid, and food handlers certifications as needed to remain current.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your class teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A class teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, class teachers' average salary in missouri is 59% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level class teachers earn 54% less than senior-level class teachers.
   • Certifications. A class teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a class teacher's salary.

   Average class teacher salary

   $52,288yearly

   $25.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level class teacher salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average class teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$75,093	$36
   2	New York	$75,077	$36
   3	New Jersey	$70,382	$34
   4	New Jersey	$70,374	$34
   5	New Jersey	$70,267	$34
   6	Maryland	$69,591	$33
   7	Massachusetts	$69,048	$33
   8	California	$66,655	$32
   9	California	$65,157	$31
   10	Pennsylvania	$63,978	$31
   11	California	$60,394	$29
   12	Virginia	$59,682	$29
   13	California	$58,739	$28
   14	California	$58,632	$28
   15	California	$55,704	$27
   16	California	$55,675	$27
   17	California	$55,522	$27
   18	California	$55,486	$27
   19	California	$55,414	$27
   20	California	$55,293	$27

   Average class teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boston Public Schools	$68,661	$33.01	27
   2	Ryder System	$55,130	$26.50	40
   3	Bonita Unified School District	$54,980	$26.43
   4	Dairy Farmers of America	$54,054	$25.99	22
   5	Journey Group	$52,029	$25.01
   6	Buena Vista University	$51,969	$24.99	6
   7	rudolf steiner	$51,376	$24.70
   8	SubCom	$51,040	$24.54	17
   9	Whatcom Hills Waldorf School	$50,337	$24.20
   10	Casa de Maryland	$48,867	$23.49
   11	Shenandoah University	$43,279	$20.81	13
   12	Madison High School	$39,891	$19.18	7
   13	Challenger School	$39,092	$18.79	30
   14	YMCA of Greater New York	$34,747	$16.71	2
   15	The Community Ymca	$24,441	$11.75

4. Writing a class teacher job description

   A job description for a class teacher role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a class teacher job description:

   Class teacher job description example

   *******$800 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE FORM OF A GIFT CARD OF THEIR CHOICE*******

   $300 GIFT CARD AFTER 30 DAYS & $500 GIFT CARD AFTER 90 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!

   WORK SCHEDULE OF A TEACHER ASSISTANT

   Your schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Evenings and afternoons are yours to enjoy!

   Math Class Teacher's Aide

   Diamond Ranch Academy in Hurricane, UT is actively seeking a dedicated male full-time Math Class Teacher's Aide to work in a classroom setting assisting a teacher. Do you present yourself in a professional and confident manner? Are you looking for an opportunity to build a career? Do you have a passion for Math? Do you enjoy mentoring others? If so, please keep reading!

   This teacher assistant position earns a competitive wage of $15 to $18/hour . We provide great benefits and perks , including on-shift meals and the opportunity to impact the lives of youth. Additionally, we offer medical, a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, a flexible savings account (FSA), life insurance, and a 401k with company match. If this sounds like the right teaching opportunity for you, apply today!

   ABOUT DIAMOND RANCH ACADEMY

   Founded in 1999, we are an industry-leading therapeutic boarding school that specializes in helping youth realize their potential. We are in the business of guiding and changing lives. We want to honor and uphold the values of our founders and become the change we wish to see in the world. Although our facilities are beautiful and state of the art, it is our people that make the difference; it is our people that change lives.

   Each employee at Diamond Ranch Academy plays a direct role in adding value to students and their families. We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance. We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer a work-life balance within the company!

   A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACADEMIC MENTOR / TEACHER ASSISTANT

   As a teacher assistant, you monitor and mentor our students. You love teaching and are able to establish a rapport easily. With patience, you help to ensure safety and structure within the classroom. You are willing to do whatever it takes to help these kids grow.

   Your excellent communication skills are essential as you tutor students and collaborate with other teachers. You enjoy assisting teachers in developing, organizing, and preparing instructional materials. Your students truly look up to you as you give them your all and do your part to be a positive influence in their lives!

   QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ACADEMIC MENTOR / TEACHER ASSISTANT

   • High school education or equivalent
   • 19+ years of age
   • Pass a background check

   An associate degree is preferred, but not required. Are you self-motivated and goal-oriented? Is your attention to detail exceptional? Do you have great problem-solving skills? Are you friendly and able to establish a good rapport with people easily? If yes, we want to meet with you!

   
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find class teachers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your class teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality class teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting class teachers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new class teacher

   Once you've decided on a perfect class teacher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new class teacher. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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