Q: How do I set-up an interview?

A: Thank you for your interest in becoming a Sunflower Substitute! You can fill out the form on our home page or email our recruiter directly. Please include your resume, contact information, where you heard about us, and a few days and times that work for you to do a phone call! Recruiter- Patience@Sunflower-subs.com

Q: If I am an active substitute, what happens if the center I am at offers me a job?

A: You will let them know you are not at the liberty to discuss it any further due to our policies and let Ms. Melanie know immediately so she can connect with the center.

Q: I want the referral bonuses. Can I refer a teacher who wants to leave a partner center?

A: Absolutely not! We are not in the business of taking employees from trusted centers. Sunflower does not hire any current or former partner center employee unless they have been unemployed for the center for at least 90 days or until the center is no longer partnered with us; we will always contact the center before we proceed. 

Q: How often do I update my availability? I have to juggle a lot week-to-week.

A: You will update your availability weekly on or by Friday for the week after next via the Availability Survey. You can update it bi-weekly or monthly if you have less to work around. We start the schedule for the following week each Wednesday morning, so updating your available days/time is crucial. We also offer same-day support, so proper availability will help you get placed during same-day placements.

Q: How much PTO do I accrue and when can I use it?

A: For the first 5 years of employment, you earn 1.54 hours a week if you work 30 hours or more. You start earning immediately, can use it whenever you want, and it never expires. 

Q: Do I get any supplies to help me be a successful substitute?

A: Yes! Once your training is complete, you can build a "survival kit" for you to carry daily and we will reimburse you up to $20. We suggest adding items like a few board books, pop-its or fidgets, a pen just for you, hand or finger puppets, and any song/poem/action cards you may have collected from past trainings. Utilize your local library to swap out books monthly!

Q: Where are the partner centers located that I will be supporting?

A: We are in the Greater Cleveland and Akron areas. A few of our larger areas include: Akron, Canton, Massillon, Green, Macedonia, Medina, Beachwood, Clelvalnd, Rocky River, Lakewood, Berea, Parma, Strongsville,  Mentor, and Kirtland.