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Handling questions about Santa Claus as a substitute teacher.

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, or the Easter Bunny. As a substitute teacher, paraeducator, tutor, or support staff, these topics can be especially tricky when working with younger students.   What should you say if a student asks about Santa Claus? You certainly don’t want to be Ebenezer Scrooge or the Grinch. Believe it or…

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Kelly Services substitute teaching pay.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Whether you are a substitute teacher or a school district looking to partner with us, we often answer questions about Kelly Services substitute teaching pay. At Kelly Education, we believe it’s important to be transparent about how pay rates are set.   In this article, we’ll explore factors that may determine pay, how different school…

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A day in the life of a substitute teacher.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Are you interested in substitute teaching, but not sure it’s for you? Before you apply to be a substitute teacher, you’ll want to know what a day in the life of substitute or guest teacher might look like.  Typical day in the life of a substitute teacher. Arrive early with ID badge Check in with…

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Common interview questions for substitute teachers.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   If you’re considering becoming a substitute teacher or have an upcoming interview for a substitute teacher job, it’s never too early to begin preparing for your interview.   Nailing the interview helps secure a substitute teaching position. Below are interview tips, example questions, and more to help you achieve success.  Types of interview questions. To…

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How to obtain substitute teacher certification.

Reading Time: 3 minutes    To get a substitute teacher certification, you should check with the credentialing requirements of your state. Not all states require a substitute teacher certificate or credential. It gets a little confusing because states use different names for their credential – substitute teacher certificate, license, authorization, permit, or some other word for this documentation. No…

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Top tips for teaching: Instructional strategies for substitute teachers.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Substitute teacher jobs are fulfilling and allow you to positively impact student learning. There’s much more to it than babysitting or monitoring classroom behavior. Effective substitute teachers are intentional – following lesson plans and using instructional strategies. They don’t “just wing it.”  Whether you are preparing to become a substitute teacher or have been…

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Do I need teaching experience to become a substitute teacher?

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Substitute teaching is an incredibly rewarding job—for some, it’s a career. If you’re interested in becoming a substitute teacher, you’re probably wondering about the requirements.   Many people think they need prior teaching experience or that they need college education to work as a substitute teacher. While that’s true for some schools and in a…

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Can I work as a substitute teacher while in college?

Reading Time: 3 minutes   No matter your age or degree major, substitute teaching while in college offers many benefits. It can help to pay for tuition, living expenses, student loans, or simply provide extra spending money. If you love working with students, now is the time to apply to be a substitute teacher.  The good news is that…

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Absence management tools: How substitute teachers get their classroom assignments.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Substitute teachers typically get their assignments from online absence management tools like Frontline, Red Rover, or SmartFind Express. It used to be that school secretaries would get out a paper list — or a spreadsheet — and start calling people. Schools did the best they could with the tools they had. It wasn’t very efficient…

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The complete guide to become a substitute teacher.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   To become a substitute teacher, there are several steps you must follow; understand the responsibilities in the job description, learn the requirements for your state, the application process, and how to take assignments. As the leader in substitute teacher staffing in the United States, Kelly Education has assembled these articles to help you get…

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