One of the significant challenges schools face is managing teacher absences, which can disrupt the learning environment and place additional stress on both staff and students. It’s not surprising to learn that 72% of public schools have higher teacher absenteeism now than before the pandemic. In fact, 61% report that it is “much more difficult”…
Whether you’re looking to become a substitute teacher or you just secured your first gig, you’ll probably have a few questions, such as, ‘how much do substitute teachers make?’. While the unsatisfying answer is, ‘that depends’, we can dive a bit deeper into the salary you can expect as a substitute teacher and how Swing Education…
In the world of education, the term “paraprofessional” (also known as “paraeducator”) may not be as widely recognized as teacher or principal. However, there are nearly 100,000 paraprofessionals in U.S. classrooms, and they play a crucial role in supporting educators and enhancing the learning experience for students. If working in education or with young people…
Substitute teachers are granted much more flexibility in their positions than full time teachers. Whether that’s the number of days worked per week, what subject they’re teaching, or even which school they go to, no two weeks are the same. While the newness can be exciting, the unpredictability of it all may eventually wear off. …
Creating specialized curricula, managing a classroom full of unique learners, juggling administrative tasks—the job of a teacher is full of significant work and challenges. Couple it with struggles managing student behavior, covering for other teacher absences, and the pressure to keep learning on track. With teachers now working 54 hours per week, on average, it’s…
Get substitute teaching tips for elementary-school classrooms.
Substitute teaching is a great way to immerse yourself in the classroom environment on your own schedule, while acquiring numerous transferable skills. However, there are specific requirements that need to be met before you can step into the role of a substitute teacher. These days, more schools across the country are requiring potential substitutes to…
If you are looking for part-time work that gives back to your community, you may be interested in becoming a substitute teacher. But where to start? Each state (and sometimes city or even school district) has different substitute teacher requirements, and it can be challenging to understand exactly what you need to do to become…
Here are four ideas for substitute teachers to make the most of summer break.
