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How to become a Substitute Teacher in New Hampshire

Substitute teachers fill in for absent classroom teachers on a daily, weekly, or long-term basis. The role has the lowest barrier to entry of any teaching position in most states — many require only a high-school diploma + background check + state-issued substitute permit. Pay is typically per-diem ($110-$200/day depending on the state and district), making it a flexible path into the profession.

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Certification path in New Hampshire

  1. Earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Most candidates complete a teacher-preparation program either as part of their undergraduate studies or as a post-baccalaureate add-on.
  2. Pass the required exams. New Hampshire typically requires:
    • Praxis Core Academic Skills (or qualifying SAT/ACT/GRE scores) — Basic reading, writing, and mathematics
    • Praxis Subject Assessments — Content knowledge for your certification area

    Substitute permits are state-issued and have minimal educational requirements. Long-term substitutes (30+ days in one assignment) sometimes need additional approval.

  3. Apply for your initial license through New Hampshire Department of Education. The packet typically includes official transcripts, exam scores, a background check, and (depending on the state) a recommendation from the teacher-prep program. Visit New Hampshire Department of Education →
  4. Job-search in New Hampshire. We'll track substitute teaching openings as districts post them; set up an alert to be notified immediately when new positions go live.

Alternative pathways in New Hampshire

If you didn't follow the traditional university-route, New Hampshire offers these alternate paths that may apply to your situation:

  • Conditional Certificate: Allows teaching while completing requirements, renewable up to 3 times
  • Alternative Routes for non-traditional educators with demonstrated content expertise
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) credentials

New Hampshire salary context

Average teacher salary in New Hampshire: $60,710/year (rank #27 nationally). Entry-level pay with a bachelor's typically starts at $37,500/year.

Role-specific premiums vary by district — special education, STEM, and bilingual roles frequently command signing bonuses or stipends. See the full New Hampshire salary guide for the breakdown.

Related guides

Full New Hampshire certification guideAll license tiers, alt routes, and reciprocity from other states.New Hampshire salary guidePay schedule, COL context, top-paying districts.New Hampshire teacher shortageWhich subjects are in shortage status — and the loan-forgiveness eligibility.