How much do substitute teachers make? Do they get a salary?

substitute teacher in a classroom with students raising their hands.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   If considering work in schools, you might wonder how much do substitute teachers make? Is there an average substitute teacher salary? Good questions, as compensation is an important part of why most people go to work! Factors in how much substitute teachers make. Districts set pay rates Local comparable job pay rates Local education…

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Why military veterans should consider becoming a substitute teacher.

A teacher welcomes students in front of a classroom door.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Working in schools is rewarding work that requires a service mindset. It’s filled with people who want to make a difference and impact on the future. This is just one of many reasons why U.S. military veterans should consider becoming a substitute teacher.  At Kelly Education, we know that people who have served our…

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What are substitute teacher duties and responsibilities?

A teacher among elementary students, explaining a lesson with some materials.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   The primary responsibility of a substitute teacher is to help students learn when the teacher is absent.  We compiled a list of everything you need to know about substitute teacher duties. Quick description of substitute teacher duties: Take attendance Facilitate lesson plans Create a safe learning environment Assign homework Leave a note about student…

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Top reasons to become a substitute teacher.

A teacher helping a student in the classroom.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Teachers take time off for many reasons, and when they do, substitute teachers step up to lead their classrooms. These are the top reasons to become a substitute teacher according to our employees in school districts across the country.    Top reasons to become a substitute teacher. Flexible schedule Make a difference Enhance career…

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Top lesson plans for substitute teachers in elementary school.

substitute teacher sharing lesson plans in elementary school

Reading Time: 6 minutes When teachers aren’t able to leave detailed substitute lesson plans, substitute teachers should bring some ideas to keep students engaged. Quick tips for substitute lesson plans. Remember that students have different learning styles. When substitute teaching short-term, you may not know students’ individual needs. Strive to craft lesson plans that are enriching for everyone. Following…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Tara Underwood

Substitute Teacher Story Tara Underwood

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Tara is a 28-year-old mother. She has a daughter, two stepchildren, and cares for her niece and nephew. She loves to help children. She started working as a substitute teacher in 2022 during the pandemic when there was a severe shortage of teachers. In this Q&A, Tara provides some advice to new substitute teachers.…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Charles Sheehan

Substitute Teacher Story Charles Sheehan

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To honor the important work of our employees, we recognize outstanding substitute teachers, paraeducators, and support staff through our annual Substitute Educator of the Year program. Charles Sheehan, a U.S. Army veteran and paraeducator at Belmont Elementary in Hillsborough County, Florida is the winner of our 2023 Substitute Educator of the Year award for…

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Substitute Teacher Story: John Labrosky

Substitute Teacher Story John Labrowski

Reading Time: 2 minutes   John Labrosky became a substitute teacher after retiring as parole officer with the state of Pennsylvania. He earned a spot in our Substitute Spotlight Series after the principal at Mid Valley Elementary Center contacted us to share that John went above and beyond when a computer glitch had an entire class of third graders…

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Substitute Teacher Story: Turkesa Code

Substitute Teacher Story Turkesa Code

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Kelly Education is proud to highlight the work of our talented substitute teachers. Turkesa Code shares about her experiences and offers her inspiration to new substitute teachers. Why did you become a substitute teacher with Kelly Education? Initially, I chose it because my son started to attend Haines City High School. I stayed because the…

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