Substitute teachers are no stranger to leaving notes documenting the day for the absent teacher. However, what’s the protocol when the class behaves badly? How do you leave notes that are accurate, while also describing the challenges in the classroom? One sub turned to Facebook in the hopes of getting some advice for such a…
Meet Bridgeway Preparatory Academy Bridgeway Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located near Dallas, TX that opened its doors in August, 2018. The school has an 8:1 student-teacher ratio that allows the educators to create personalized learning plans for each and every student. They strive to help students reach their full potential in…
If you’re new to substitute teaching, it’s not just the students who have things to learn! When starting at a new school, with a new grade, or even just starting out (!), it helps to turn to those with a bit more experience. And what better place to turn than the Internet? One new sub…
The problem: While the substitute teaching shortage affects most everyone, certain populations struggle more than others. Under-resourced schools, populated mainly by Black, Hispanic, and low-income students are in a constant state of struggle due to unstaffed classrooms and unfilled substitute teaching requests. Luckily, a simple (and relatively inexpensive) solution was uncovered during a multi-year study…
Your first day in a new classroom can be overwhelming and challenging. We’re here to equip you with the best possible tools to ensure you leave a positive first impression. Feel confident in the classroom with these four tips. Be on time Make sure you give yourself ample time in the morning to arrive at…
Meet Cajon Valley Union School District Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) is located in the southern California city of El Cajon, near San Diego. It serves 18,000 students in grades TK through 8th across 29 schools. CVUSD’s mission is to make Cajon Valley the best place to live, work, play and raise a family….
Are you looking for a career that: Then substitute teaching with Swing Education should be your next move. Now that we’ve caught your eye, let us fill you in on everything you need to know about becoming a Swing sub. Getting started First things first — before you can do anything, we’ll need to collect…
For those just starting their substitute teacher careers and looking to maximize their work experience, you may be wondering, “can I substitute teach in more than one district?” The short answer: yes! However, there are factors to consider before jumping headfirst into multiple districts. When working with more than one district, you are able to…
As we reach the end of the year, it’s important to reflect on the highs and lows, what we’ve accomplished, and what we can improve on next year. These principles apply just as much to our personal lives as they do to the school year. So, let’s reflect: In 2022 schools faced challenges such as:…
