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Posts Tagged ‘Substitute Teacher’
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…
Read MoreKelly 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreCommon 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreTop 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…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreCan I work as a substitute teacher while in college?
Reading Time: 3 minutes No matter your age or degree major, substitute teaching while in college offers many benefits. It can help to pay for tuition, living expenses, student loans, or simply provide extra spending money. If you love working with students, now is the time to apply to be a substitute teacher. Many states allow college students…
Read MoreAbsence management tools: How substitute teachers get their classroom assignments.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Substitute teachers typically get their assignments from online absence management tools like Frontline, Red Rover, or SmartFind Express. It used to be that school secretaries would get out a paper list — or a spreadsheet — and start calling people. Schools did the best they could with the tools they had. It wasn’t very efficient…
Read MoreHow to introduce yourself as a substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes A first impression is often the key to unlocking success. You only get one chance to introduce yourself as a substitute teacher, so make the most of it! With more than 25 years of experience hiring substitute teachers across the country, our team at Kelly Education knows what works for introductions. After all, when…
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