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Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher

  • Inspire young minds while stepping into diverse classrooms and subjects.
  • Make a difference by supporting students' learning and growth every day.
  • Enjoy flexibility and variety in teaching environments and experiences.
💰 Earn $43K-$67K
📚 Bachelor Degree

Overview

Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

Scoop

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

58,900 Annually

Median Earnings

$54,270 in California
$37,380 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • Answer students' questions.
  • Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.
  • Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Being creative or artistic
  • Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

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