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Types of substitute teacher training and development.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have what it takes to become a substitute teacher? Looking to take your substitute teaching skills to the next level? Substitute teacher training and professional development are the key to success. At Kelly Education, we hire and place thousands of substitute teachers in classrooms across the country every year. We can confidently say…
Classroom management for substitute teachers.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Classroom management for substitute teachers refers to the actions a teacher takes to create an effective, successful learning environment. Whether you’re in a new room, a new school, or teaching a new set of students, it’s your job to keep the school day moving and students learning. If it’s your first time in a…
Navigating an election year as a substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether you are a substitute teacher, tutor, or paraeducator, you might have concerns about navigating conversations involving politics, especially during an election year. The time and place for conversations involving matters of personal belief – such as politics, religion, or Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy – is at home, between caregivers and their children.…
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…
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…
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…
Common interview questions for substitute teachers.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Preparing for substitute teacher interview questions will show your prospective employer that you are serious about this important role in schools. The answers you provide will indicate your professionalism in working with students, faculty, and administrators. Steps to prepare for substitute teacher interview questions: Understand the types of questions about your qualifications or hypothetical…
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…
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…
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…