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Adapt and Thrive: 4 Emerging Skills for Modern Science Experts.

Reading Time: 5 minutes Advances in science and technology are opening new doors for innovation. They’re also rewriting the rulebook for what it takes to succeed in modern scientific careers. From precision medicine to sustainable manufacturing, today’s breakthroughs rely on expertise that goes beyond conventional lab work.  If you’re a science or clinical professional or aspiring to be one,…

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Engineering Jobs of the Future: 4 Emerging Skills to Set You Apart

Reading Time: 5 minutes Engineering careers are evolving faster than ever. Whether your work involves designing cutting-edge semiconductors, advancing industrial automation, developing groundbreaking medical devices, or innovating in the electric vehicle (EV) space, the demand for specialized skills is skyrocketing.   While AI and automation frequently dominate headlines, lesser-known emerging skills are positioning engineers as indispensable players in shaping the…

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How to be a good substitute teacher.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   To be a good substitute teacher you should be reliable, flexible, positive, able to follow lesson plans, and confident in managing a classroom of students. Kelly Education substitute teachers fill more than five million assignments in classrooms across the country each year. As the nation’s experts in this field, we offer best practice guidance…

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Do substitute teachers get health benefits?

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Whether substitute teachers get health benefits typically depends on their employment classification and job description within the school district.  Questions about benefits — especially medical benefits — are always a factor when people apply for jobs. Typically, full-time employees are presented with medical benefits in school districts. When employees are not offered benefits, many…

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Do you need a degree to be a substitute teacher?

Reading Time: 3 minutes   The state and district where you work set the requirements for whether you need a degree to be a substitute teacher. Every state approaches the minimum education standard for substitute teaching differently.  Some states accept a high school diploma, while others expect a bachelor’s degree—or at least steady progress toward one.  States and districts…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Diego Gomez

Reading Time: 4 minutes Navy veteran makes a difference in the classroom as a substitute teacher. Meet Diego Gomez—a former United States Navy sailor, father of three, and proud substitute teacher with Kelly Education.   Diego’s career path, like so many today, has zig-zagged a bit. It first took him from serving his country for six years to a stressful…

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How to be a successful substitute teacher: self-evaluation.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   One of the best ways to tell if you’re a successful substitute teacher is to pause and reflect on your work. Yes, receiving objective, constructive feedback from a supervisor is helpful. However, if you often move around to various buildings and classrooms, it may be difficult for administrators to share specifically what you’re doing…

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Substitute Teaching Tip: What is trauma informed care in schools?

Reading Time: 4 minutes   The unfortunate truth is that many school-age students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime and it’s not often apparent on the surface. That’s why it’s important for teachers and substitute teachers to know what is trauma informed care (TIC) in schools, so they have the strategies to help students who may…

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Substitute Teaching Tip: What is social emotional learning?

Reading Time: 5 minutes   To foster an uplifting, compassionate learning environment, substitute teachers must understand what is social-emotional learning (SEL). How students respond to emotional triggers is an important part of who they are and their ability to learn. Learning SEL instructional strategies will improve classroom management and support your students’ academic success. Key pillars of social emotional…

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Substitute Teaching Tip: How to implement small group instruction in the classroom.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   As a substitute teacher, you need to know how to implement small group instruction in the classroom. Small groups allow students to learn skills such as collaboration and problem-solving. Let’s explore the value of small group instruction and best practices. Quick tips to implement small group instruction: Review lesson plan Set expectations Balance the…

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