Okay, I prefer the title part-time teacher nomad. Here I document my adventures, misfortunes and tips on substitute teaching while balancing motherhood and various other life undertakings. Take a look!
Ah, the sweetness of a soon-to-be summer. Through hazes of humid air, excitements over celebrations and barbecues and time off out of the school system can have even the substitutes-- especially the...
Teachers: Safety for all involved in the school, from the students and staff to visiting parents, is a nonnegotiable. Maybe you do prioritize classroom safety while you're there, but you may not...
If you're looking for a side job or extra income, substitute teaching may look like a good option for you. But is it really worth your time and effort compared to other...
Substitute teaching has to rank in the uppermost echelons of the random/chaotic jobs list. With each assignment, one is being catapulted into the unknown-- a new classroom, new set of kids (or...
Teachers and subs know the pain of an unfilled minute in the classroom. Your carefully crafted delicate classroom ecosystem that was once manageable can suddenly tip into a chaotic descent. For substitutes...
As substitutes, we never know what the day holds, but with a few strategic, handy phrases, we can set up an environment for success. Managing student and classroom behavior is an unavoidable...