Substitute Teaching Tips: College scholarships for future teachers.

A teacher's workshop.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Teaching is a rewarding career choice for those who want to shape the young minds of the future. At Kelly Education, we employ thousands of substitute teachers who fall in love with the profession and discover that they want to make it a lifelong career. And, that’s when college scholarships help! In most circumstances,…

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Top transferable substitute teacher skills.

substitute teacher using skills talking in class

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Whether you’re building skills to work in education or another field, becoming a substitute teacher is a rewarding and flexible job that can enhance your resume. Substitute teacher skills include: communication, organization, following directions, and building relationships.  Top transferable substitute teacher skills. People management Time management Organization and planning Troubleshooting Creativity Mentoring Leadership Conflict resolution…

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Retired teachers — considering becoming a substitute teacher?

A retired teacher with a student.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Once a teacher retires, it’s common to miss being in the classroom. Many still want to work and inspire students. Some retired teachers also miss the sense of community they had with other faculty and staff members. Others would like to supplement their retirement income to cover increasing costs of travel or hobbies.  At…

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An example substitute teacher job description.

A substitute teacher with students.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you have a knack for engaging with young minds and fostering a love for learning? This the core of a substitute teacher job description. Quick highlights of a substitute teacher job description: Title may vary by district. For example, guest teacher…

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First time substitute teacher tips: What to expect on day one.

First time substitute teacher with student

Reading Time: 5 minutes — Thinking about becoming a substitute teacher or getting ready for your first day in a classroom? Getting a clear understanding of what to expect will alleviate some of those jitters. Here are a few of our first time substitute teacher tips as you head through those school doors for the first time.  First time substitute…

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Substitute Teacher Story: William Reich

William Reich Substitute Teacher

Reading Time: 2 minutes Grad student, photographer, graphic designer finds purpose and flexibility as a substitute teacher. Finding a job after college graduation can be an exciting (and nerve-wracking) time. William Reich did it, only to have his graphic design job eliminated two months later. Unemployment was not the vision he had. So, after months of sending out resumes,…

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A Kelly Services substitute teacher: How to become one of the best.

Kelly substitute teacher helping student

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Being a Kelly Services substitute teacher means being part of the best, most well-trained substitute teachers in the country.  Kelly Education is the nation’s largest provider of education talent. We help 10,000+ schools fill classrooms every day. Kelly Education is part of the 75-year-old staffing company, Kelly.  If you’re interested in becoming a Kelly…

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What to include in a substitute teacher resume.

substitute teacher in front of classroom

Reading Time: 3 minutes   A substitute teacher resume is a helpful tool to help you land a job filling in for teachers when they are absent. Even better, compiling a resume helps you to evaluate your skill set before interviewing.  Substitute teacher resumes typically include: Statement of intent that shows your skills as a substitute teacher. For example:…

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