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How much do temp teaching jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for temp teaching in Arizona is $14.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $15.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is temp teaching?

Temp teaching jobs, also known as temporary or substitute teaching positions, are short-term teaching roles that fill in for regular teachers who are absent due to illness, leave, or other reasons. These positions can range from a single day to several months, depending on the school's needs. Temp teachers are responsible for maintaining classroom management, delivering lesson plans, and supporting students' learning during the regular teacher's absence. This role is a great way to gain teaching experience and flexibility for those interested in education.

What are some common challenges faced by temp teachers and how can they effectively integrate into new classrooms?

Temp teachers often encounter challenges such as adapting quickly to different school cultures, managing unfamiliar classrooms, and building rapport with students in a short period of time. To integrate effectively, it's helpful to review lesson plans in advance, communicate proactively with permanent staff, and establish clear expectations with students from the start. Flexibility, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to ask for support when needed are key to succeeding in temporary teaching roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temp teaching professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temp Teaching professional, you need solid subject matter expertise, classroom management abilities, and at least a relevant teaching credential or degree. Familiarity with digital learning platforms, attendance systems, and interactive classroom tools is often required. Adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to quickly build rapport with students and staff make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure effective instruction, smooth transitions, and a positive learning environment, even when stepping into unfamiliar classrooms at short notice.

What is the difference between Temp Teaching vs Substitute Teaching?

AspectTemp TeachingSubstitute Teaching
CredentialsOften requires a teaching certification or licenseUsually requires a substitute teaching permit or credential
Work EnvironmentTypically in a specific school or district for a set periodIn various schools on short-term or daily basis
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, educational agenciesSchool districts, private schools, charter schools
Work DurationLonger-term, sometimes weeks or monthsShort-term, often daily or for a few days

Temp Teaching involves longer assignments and often requires full teaching credentials, while Substitute Teaching generally covers short-term needs with minimal certification. Both roles support schools but differ mainly in duration and certification requirements.

What are the most commonly searched types of Teaching jobs in Arizona?

The most popular types of Teaching jobs in Arizona are:

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Temp Teaching jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Temp Teaching job openings:

Infographic showing various Temp Teaching job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,354 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Director of Center for Teaching and Learning

Maricopa Community College District

Avondale, AZ โ€ข On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


Director of Center for Teaching and Learning
Job ID: 322210
Location: Estrella Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range
$84,346.00 - $109,649.50/annually, DOE
Grade
121
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Schedule is based on the operational needs of the department and EMCC
To best serve the students, department, and college, this position is fully in-person.
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.
We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.
Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
  • 20 Paid Observed Holidays
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
  • Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Annual Professional Development Funding
  • Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
  • District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
  • Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
  • Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
  • Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
  • Pre-Retirement Planning Events
  • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). This position plans, directs, facilitates, and supervises the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of best practices in teaching and learning, technologies, and employee professional development. This position will provide leadership and collaboration across the institution and district to enhance faculty and staff development, fostering innovation and advancement in learning, instruction, and assessment, with a strong focus on advancing the college's commitment to student success.
Essential Functions
30% - Facilitates college-wide sharing and implementation of best practices in teaching and learning. Consults with faculty, administrators, and staff on issues related to the selection, implementation, and evaluation of instructional materials and technologies, assessment; builds and maintains a community of faculty and staff around teaching and learning techniques and strategies.
25% - Directs program review, needs assessment, task analysis, content analysis, learner characteristic assessment, environmental review, and instructional analysis; participates in committee work related to learning and instructional design and shared governance; Directs and conducts applied research and data interpretation; Analyzes and uses data to inform decisions about programs and services within the CTL, including budget management.
20% - Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of CTL staff, identifies training needs and opportunities.
15% - Applies and modifies instructional design models and instructional systems, serves as a consultant on special learning, instructional, and/or assessment programs.
10% - Other duties as assigned, commensurate with the grade level of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, educational leadership or instructional design, or related field; six (6) years of full-time equivalent experience in educational leadership or instructional design and development, that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience and program development and evaluation.
OR
An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
  1. Curriculum Development, Organizational Development, or a closely related field.
  2. Three (3) or more years of strategic leadership experience in a teaching and learning center or similar academic support environment with demonstrated experience conducting program review, learner and task analysis, and using data to support continuous improvement of instructional programs and services.
  3. Experience teaching and/or developing online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses in higher education, with applied knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, backward design, Universal Design for Learning) and Peer or Master Reviewer certification in Quality Matters (QM) or similar.
  4. Demonstrated experience designing and delivering faculty development programs, including workshops, webinars, training sessions, and communities of practice focused on teaching, learning, and instructional innovation and experience building and sustaining strong partnerships with faculty, staff, and administrators, to lead campus-wide initiatives that promote the sharing and adoption of evidence-based teaching and learning practices.
  5. Three (3) or more years of experience supervising professional staff, overseeing multiple simultaneous projects, allocating and monitoring resources, budget development and management, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  6. Three (3) or more years of experience with assessment tools and methodologies for evaluating educational programs, including data analysis and interpretation for program improvement.
  7. Demonstrated experience using, implementing, or managing learning management systems (LMS) and a wide range of instructional and educational technologies that support teaching and learning.

Special Working Conditions
Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
May be required to view/use a computer monitor for a prolonged period of time
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Estimated first review on March 3, 2026
Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on March 2, 2026, to be considered
If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322210&PostingSeq=1
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