Substitute teacher tip: How to administer a test or quiz.

Teacher helps student with a test at their desk.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   As a substitute teacher, you’ll need to administer a test or quiz from time to time. Administering a test is an important responsibility, because (of course) they hold a bit more weight than a typical assignment. Quick tips to administer a school test or quiz: Review expectations with students – open book, open note,…

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What a substitute teacher does.

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Reading Time: 4 minutes   Wondering what a substitute teacher does? Substitute teachers have an essential role in our schools, from teaching lessons to keeping a safe learning environment.  A quick glance at what a substitute teacher does. While your day-to-day can differ, you’ll generally have similar responsibilities with every assignment:  Address administrative tasks, such as attendance  Understand emergency…

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Outfits to wear? Female substitute teacher attire.

Teacher reading a book at the front of the classroom as students watch and listen.

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Whether you’re a fashionista or prefer plain – finding the right female substitute teacher attire takes some preparation. From choosing the right skirt length to suitable shoes, many factors play into picking appropriate outfits for women teachers. Here, we’ll share the dos and don’ts of female substitute teacher attire to ensure you feel confident…

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Looking for work in schools? Types of substitute teaching.

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Reading Time: 4 minutes   If you’re thinking about becoming a substitute teacher, there’s a little more to it than meets the eye. For example, there are many types of substitute teaching roles.  Kelly Education fills millions of classrooms with substitute teachers every year. In this article, we’ll look at the types of substitute teaching jobs and provide links…

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English Language Learners: strategies for substitute teachers—and common misconceptions.

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Reading Time: 5 minutes   When working as a substitute teacher, you’ll likely encounter some students who are English Language Learners (ELL). In other words, students for whom English is not their first language, or the language spoken in their home. In this article, we’ll explore some English Language Learners strategies and address common misconceptions about ELL students.  5…

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Substitute teaching tips: How to resolve conflict between students.

Teacher and student having a discussion at the front of the classroom

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Whether you’re working with kindergartners or high school seniors, disagreements between students are inevitable. While some can be quickly squashed with a stern look, as a substitute teacher, you need to know how to resolve conflict between students—quickly.  Understanding basic classroom management skills to resolve conflict between students will help you support students and…

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Substitute teaching—is it the same as guest teacher and occasional teacher jobs?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   If you’ve searched for substitute teacher jobs, you probably noticed a few different titles pop up. You may have come across guest teacher or occasional teacher jobs.  Sometimes, school districts choose to change the job title “substitute teacher” because they want to elevate the respect given to the role. Perhaps, in their area, it’s…

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What is an emergency substitute teacher permit or license?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   An emergency substitute teaching permit is a temporary certification that lasts 30 days or an entire year. Whether you need to get one depends on your state—some states don’t have permits or licenses at all. Some states issue permits specifically for people who don’t meet the state’s minimum requirements. These permits or licenses typically…

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