Robert Acosta is an elementary school teacher with his Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona. Many schools’ rules, guidelines, plans, and procedures have been developed over multiple years. Along those lines, a full-time teacher might spend weeks setting up daily classroom routines within the structure of their school policies. So when you…
If you’re reading this article, you already have the drive to set your subs up for success. With a bit of thoughtfulness, organization, and preparation, you can build out a success plan so substitute teachers thrive in your school. The benefits? Your students will get a better education from their subs, your teachers will know…
Maybe you knew it from the minute you walked in the door, or maybe it didn’t hit until the lesson wrapped up, but there’s no denying it. This class is hard to handle. Whether they’re spirited fourth graders who won’t sit down or (seemingly) apathetic tenth graders who won’t look up, any classroom can veer…
Today, we’re excited to announce our $15 million Series B investment, co-led by GV (formerly Google Ventures) and education technology-focused Owl Ventures. This investment recognizes our accomplishments to date, including providing substitute teachers in over 70,000 classrooms and serving over one million students. We are grateful to all our substitutes for being part of the…
A great first impression can make your day in the classroom a success. Students of all ages can quickly pick up on their substitute teacher’s expectations, classroom management style, personality, and credibility. To get the best out of your first day, here are 24 tips for how to do it, broken down by age group….
Schools don’t just want anybody filling in at their school — they want the best. And here at Swing, we’ve made it our business to know what sets great subs apart from the pack. Here’s what the very best substitute teachers do differently. Already a certified substitute teacher? Search for substitute teacher jobs. They’re ready…
