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BrightBee

EdTech platform enabling paraprofessional engagement

Substitute Teacher

Full-Time
$29/hr
Entry
Bachelor's
Sacramento, CA, USA
In Person
EducationK-12 Teaching

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A California Substitute Teaching Permit or California Teacher Certification is required.
  • Strong classroom management skills are required.
  • Applicants must pass a background check and complete required school clearances, including applicable Livescan, mandated reporter training, and other necessary testing or clearances.
  • Applicants must follow safety and reporting guidelines and provide authorization to contact former employers.
  • Assignments may require lifting up to 30 pounds and standing for extended periods.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare the classroom space and materials according to provided lesson plans.
  • Lead student instruction and maintain behavioral expectations.
  • Manage daily classroom tasks, including taking attendance, monitoring hall passes, and supervising lunch or recess as required.
  • Document student progress and classroom happenings in detailed end-of-day reports for the permanent teacher.
  • Support students with learning and classroom activities.
  • Help manage behavior using positive reinforcement.
  • Assist during lunch, recess, and school activities.
  • Work closely with teachers and school staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

About the company

BrightBee is an education technology company focused on K-12 schools, aiming to improve how schools engage with paraprofessionals and classified staff. The platform supports recognizing the potential of every team member, with the goal of helping school teams thrive and giving workers the supports they need to prosper and grow. The product works by enabling schools to collaborate with paraprofessionals and classified staff, facilitating communication, development, and coordination so these workers can be effective in their roles. BrightBee differentiates itself by centering inclusion and growth for all school staff, not just teachers, and by prioritizing ongoing support and career development for paraprofessionals and classified staff. The overall goal is to create sustainable, supported, and high-functioning school teams where every member can succeed.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • By May 31, 2026, BrightBee reported 2,500+ assignments and a 96% fill rate.
  • It expanded from Bay Area pilots to Detroit and 10 school systems.
  • School staffing shortages in 2026 keep demand strong for its coverage model.

What critics are saying

  • BrightBee remains early-stage, with only a 2025 pilot and no disclosed large funding.
  • Its Bay Area and Detroit focus leaves recruitment and operations concentrated.
  • If schools slow renewals next year, BrightBee's marketplace liquidity breaks quickly.

What makes BrightBee unique

  • BrightBee launched a 3-school pilot in October 2025 and now serves 40 schools.
  • Its Bee worker model trades flexible assignments for upskilling, community impact, and higher fulfillment.
  • It targets K-12 and nonprofit support roles, a harder niche than generic staffing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours