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“Over the years, I have established a good working relationship with the TOR staff and when I call I feel like I’m working with old friends.”

Galen Gary,
The Mirman School

“We have been working with TOR for six years now, and are extremely satisfied with the professional, timely and courteous service they provide to us.
Similar companies have offered us their services but we wouldn’t dream of using anyone else!”


Karla Diamond,
HR Manager,
Granada Hills Charter HS

“We once tried using independent contractors for our substitute needs but felt it took too much time and we didn’t like dealing with all the liability and insurance issues. We like working with TOR. They do all the screening and handle all the employment concerns. ”

Galen Gary,
The Mirman School

I really appreciate Teachers on Reserve service. It is a pleasure to always have polite, professional help me with my staffing needs. I especially appreciate the quick response I get when I make a request for a guest teacher. We are very satisfied with this service and will continue to use it as needed! Thanks so much for all you do!!

Ms. Susan M. Wiley,
Millsmont Academy Secondary-Aspire Public Schools

“We have found the process of requesting substitutes very easy to use. TOR has been able to send us teachers to fill special requirements, from Librarians to science teachers, in addition to classroom teachers.”

Serena Beeks,
St. James' Episcopal School

“Whether it’s advance notice or an emergency morning-of call, every teacher absence is reported to me. I then call TOR and sit back wait for the return confirmation call. It frees me up to attend to my other responsibilities. Our teachers are happy with the results. It is great knowing we have back-up teachers ready to work at a moment’s notice.”

Galen Gary,
The Mirman School

“Working with TOR is like One-Stop Shopping. It doesn’t matter if I need one substitute or 6, all I do is make one phone call and I know that all my needs will be met. It is a great service!”

Galen Gary,
The Mirman School

“Keiller has been working with Teachers On Reserve since the first day of school. I am extremely busy and working with TOR allows me the time to be more effective and productive in other areas.”

Eva Contreras,
Keiller Leadership Academy

“Only having to make one phone call and knowing that my substitute needs will be covered is a HUGE, HUGE help. And TOR’s ease of use makes it easy for the school’s other staff members to also place orders. Our VP appreciates being able to place substitute orders online, over the weekend, from home.”

Eva Contreras,
Keiller Leadership Academy

“When a teacher asks, ‘Who is going to take my place?’ and I report back that it will be someone from TOR, the absent teacher relaxes because he/she knows that TOR Substitutes get involved and care about teaching. Our Teachers experience an incredibly good feeling when they know that, in an absence, their children will be taken care of by professionals who love what they do.”

Eva Contreras,
Keiller Leadership Academy

“Auditioning someone as a substitute before you hire them can be a real money and time saver. We get a sense of how they teach and how they fit in with our school.”

Shelia Zaft,
Assistant Director,
Summit View

“I am so grateful for your friendly staff, especially when I find myself in need of a last-minute sub. It’s so easy to place an order and I can do it any time of day or night.”

Patricia De Leon,
Office Manager,
CALS Early College High School

“The ability to get a substitute who can teach Chemistry when you need to replace an AP Chemistry Teacher or a fluent speaker to teach a Spanish class provides so much more quality to the academic environment.”

Patricia De Leon,
Office Manager,
CALS Early College High School

Serving Schools of any size in the San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange County and San Diego areas.

• 99% Fill Rate • Substitutes Live Scanned and cleared by BOTH DOJ & FBI • FREE, quick and easy registration
• California’s oldest and most trusted Substitute Teacher Agency • We take care of: Worker’s Compensation, Liability, Payroll & Unemployement Insurances • Orders can be place 24/7 by phone or online
• Operated by Educators who understand your substitute needs • We invoice electronically • Dispatchers available from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M.
• Successfully serving the needs of CA’s Private & Charter schools since 1987
TOR takes care of... Why it matters... Making sure you’re protected...
TOR runs FBI & DOJ Live ScansThe DOJ only checks criminal records in CA! FBI Live Scans are the only way to get criminal background checks in the other 49 statesDemand proof that your subs have both FBI and DOJ Clearances.
TOR handles all Workers’ Compensation Liability & Unemployment InsurancesSubs should be covered by their employer to protect your school from workplace injuries and bodily injury & property damage claims“Federal and state officials are starting to aggressively pursue companies that try to pass off regular employees as independent contractors.” The NY Times, 2/17/2010
TOR pays all Payroll TaxesAsk for Workers Compensation & Liability certificates naming your school in the Certificate Holder BoxUse employers who properly classify their subs as employees, NOT as independent contractors.
TOR Substitutes Day-to-Day & Long-term Substitutes Permanent Placement
Our teachers are carefully screened interviewed, oriented, fingerprinted (DOJ & FBI) and TB-tested before joining the TOR team.

Most also hold California teaching credentials.
Our goal is a seamless transition between your absent teacher and our substitute.

We have subs who are qualified to teach all grade levels and subjects. So when you need an AP Chemistry sub you get one!
Many of our clients use substituting as a way to "try-out" a candidate for a permanent position.Getting to know a substitute teacher personally (and observing his or her teaching methods) can prevent costly hiring mistakes.

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