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Tips when substitute teaching for a history teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Were you one of those students who enjoyed history class because your history teacher made the curriculum interesting? Or did a substitute teacher have the opposite impact, causing you to daydream? Most of us have had both experiences. Now is your chance to make history and inspire students. If you’re nervous about taking on…
Tips when substitute teaching for an English teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes As a substitute teacher, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to be a substitute English teacher. That’s because English teachers work at every grade level—building skills in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, semantics, critical thinking, and communication. If English isn’t your strong suit, you might be nervous to diagram a sentence, teach metaphors, or dive into…
Expert tips for substitute art teachers.
Reading Time: 5 minutes You didn’t earn a degree in art, and you haven’t painted since elementary school. However, an art teacher called in sick, and you accepted the assignment to be the substitute art teacher. Whether it’s science, history, music, or art, you’ll be most successful when you lead the classroom with confidence. Don’t worry. You’re…
Tips when substitute teaching in Spanish class—or another foreign language.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Nervous to be a substitute teacher in Spanish class or other foreign language? Don’t be. Substitute teachers are in high demand, especially for specialized areas like foreign language class. Don’t let nerves deter you from taking an assignment. You have been well-trained to take substitute teaching jobs in various grade levels and subjects. Even if…
Tips when substitute teaching for a music teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes While you’ve got a good handle on substitute teaching for academic classrooms, today you’re charting new territory and need a little advice on how to be a music teacher. Okay then. To say that music has never been your “forte” would be like saying your cat isn’t very good at algebra. You, a music teacher?…
What to wear as a male substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Looking in your closet, wondering what to wear as a male substitute teacher? Most schools’ dress codes fall into the “business casual” category, but sometimes this leaves a lot of room for both flexibility and interpretation. Let’s dig in so you have a “go to” work wardrobe. Checklist for what to wear as a…
Substitute teachers and support staff—social media guidance.
Reading Time: 4 minutes While social media is great for keeping us connected to family and friends, it requires extra scrutiny when it comes to our employment relationships. If you work in a school as a substitute teacher, paraeducator, tutor, or support staff, be mindful of what you post on social media. As a leader of students, you…
Navigating holiday events as a substitute teacher or support staff.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Our public school classrooms are vibrant and diverse with students of different cultures, ethnicities, religions, languages, and economic statuses. During the autumn/winter holiday season, it’s important for school workers to be mindful that not everyone celebrates the same things or in the same way. Educators have the opportunity, as well as the responsibility,…
Can a short term or long term substitute teacher be full-time?
Reading Time: 3 minutes While substitute teaching is a flexible job where you can set your own schedule, some guest teachers really want a long term substitute teacher job that resembles full-time employment. At most school districts across the country, substitute teaching hours are scheduled to be 6-7 hours a day-up to five days a week. It’s typically…
What types of education jobs are available near me?
Reading Time: 4 minutes We all know that it takes a village to educate our students. There are many more types of education jobs available at schools than people realize—and some of them even allow for flexible scheduling. When full-time faculty or staff take a day off, schools need reinforcements ready to step in. Think substitute teachers, paraeducators,…