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What a typical day looks like for substitute teachers
SubsIf you’re thinking about becoming a substitute teacher, you’re likely wondering what subs do all day? Here’s what you can expect on a typical day: Accepting your assignment 6:00 a.m. — Your day might begin with a phone call, wher...
How substitutes can support teacher mental health
SchoolsThis back-to-school season, teacher mental health is top of mind for school and district administrators. In a May 2022 article EdSurge reports, “teachers haven’t just reached their breaking point, but surpassed it, further imperiling...
How to recruit the best substitute teachers
SchoolsEven in the midst of a substitute teacher shortage, there are a number of ways to recruit substitute teachers. There are many recruiting methods to consider, like partnering with credentialing schools or alternative-route certification p...
What qualities do great substitute teachers share?
SchoolsWhether they are aspiring teachers, talented members of the community, or veteran subs, great substitute teachers will share distinct qualities that help them quickly integrate into a new school and connect with students. When building y...
5 Reasons Substitute Teaching Is An Ideal Side Hustle
SubsIf you are looking for a way to give back to your community, supplement your income, or a little bit of both, consider substitute teaching. While full-time teaching may not provide the work-life balance you’re looking for, going into t...
5 Reasons Substitute Teaching Can Jumpstart Your Teaching Career
SubsPerhaps you’ve recently graduated from a teaching certification program and are looking for a full-time position. Or, you’re entertaining a career change and determining if teaching is right for you. Substitute teaching is a great wa...
Why It’s Better to Sub with Swing
SubsIf you’ve made a career as a substitute teacher, then you know that schools and districts need your unique skill set now more than ever before. Teachers are burned out and schools and districts are turning to subs for support. As you k...
Summer 2022 Jobs for Substitute Teachers
Subs, Swing Community, Teaching StrategiesHere are four ideas for substitute teachers to make the most of summer break....
Swing Education’s Approach to Finding and Retaining High-Quality Subs
SchoolsWhen Swing began, we had a laser focus: using technology to help schools find high-quality substitute teachers to fill teacher vacancies. And since then, our mission has not changed. However, the world around us has. The national subst...