One of the most challenging teaching positions out there is that of the substitute teacher. Sometimes discounted, these valuable teaching professionals face unique situations everyday that make their jobs both rewarding and different from a full-time teachers’. If you are a substitute teacher, or want to explore this option for extra-income, check out the tips…
Must-Haves For Substitute Teachers
When I first started subbing almost five years ago, I wanted to be prepared for any situation. Much like buying insurance for every possible scenario, I found pretty quickly that I was over prepared. My back and shoulder told me that I was carrying too many things. So I did some prioritizing and rethinking. What…
The Life of a Substitute Teacher
Flexibility is the name of the game. What’s the game? Substitute teaching. A few years ago, I was looking at a divorce and in need of a job. I loved being a mom volunteer in my daughters’ classrooms, and I already had my degree, so I took a test & fulfilled some district requirements, and…