How to Apply to Be a Substitute Teacher in New Hampshire
New Hampshire substitute teacher how to apply. Apply Through: individual SAUs (School Administrative Units). Credential Required: Substitute Teaching Authorization.
individual SAUs (School Administrative Units)
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Substitute Teaching Authorization
Credential Required
$55
Background Check Cost
2-4 weeks
Processing Time
Manchester School District
Largest District
New Hampshire: How to Apply
New Hampshire Requirements Snapshot
Legal minimums. Real success comes from exceeding them with classroom skills.
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Education Requirements
New Hampshire does not impose a statewide education requirement for substitute teachers; requirements are set at the district level. However, many districts require substitute teachers to hold at least a bachelor's degree. Some districts may accept candidates with an associate's degree or a minimum number of college credits, depending on local policy.
Background Check
All substitute teachers in New Hampshire are required to undergo a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, as mandated by state law. The background check is processed through the New Hampshire State Police and the FBI. Districts will not allow a substitute to begin working until the background check has been completed and cleared.
Age Requirements
Substitute teachers in New Hampshire must be at least 18 years of age. This minimum age requirement is standard across all districts in the state and ensures that individuals supervising students have reached the legal age of adulthood.
Application Process
Since New Hampshire does not have a statewide substitute teaching credential, applicants must apply directly to the school district or districts where they wish to work. Each district has its own application process, which typically includes submitting an application form, transcripts, references, and undergoing a background check. Some districts use third-party staffing agencies to manage substitute teacher placements.
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This is skills-based professional development training only. It does not constitute state certification, a teaching license, or a guarantee of employment or assignments. All substitute teaching authorization and certification is issued exclusively by government/state/provincial/district authorities.
Practical skills training only. Actual substitute teaching authorization, certification, permits, and credentials are issued exclusively by New Hampshire state and district government authorities — never by any training provider.
Succeed as a Substitute in New Hampshire
Practical skills training that helps you stand out once you have met the government's authorization requirements. We do not issue credentials or guarantees.
Substitute Teacher Training provides practical skills development and resources to help substitute teachers perform more effectively in the classroom. Actual substitute teaching authorization, certification, permits, and credentials are issued exclusively by government/state/provincial/district education authorities. Decisions about hiring, pay rates, assignments, and any required credentials are made solely by schools, districts, and state education authorities. Completion of our courses results in a Certificate of Completion for professional development purposes only. We do not issue, approve, or guarantee any form of certification or employment.
Substitute Teacher Training does not issue substitute teaching authorization, credentials, or employment. All decisions rest solely with state education authorities, provincial ministries, and local school districts.