How to Stay Organized as a Substitute Teacher
It's essential to stay organized as a substitute teacher-- how else will you be able to show up on time to be your very best part-time teacher nomad self? Imagine you're finally...
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What is Substitute Teaching Really Like?
A snapshot of substitute teaching If you’ve never had the privilege of watching eighteen Kindergarteners skipping, stumbling and pirouetting into the room while you’re on the phone with tech support and a...
A recap of subbing in the ’22-’23 school year
It's halfway through May, and I've decided to round out my substitute teaching year. (There are two times a year I won't sub if I don't have to: late May and early...
How to Plan for the Summer as a Substitute
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...
How to Prioritize Classroom Safety in Your Substitute Plans
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...
Is Substitute Teaching Worth It?
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...
Life goals I accomplished when I left teaching (the first time)
I left teaching twice-- both times because I wanted to focus on specific life goals. In my last post, I detailed the goals I had my first time leaving, after three years...
5 Key Phrases for a Smooth Substitute Teaching Day
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...