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Get to know Swing Education substitute teacher Mamie Dinani, who has made a difference for thousands of students in her career as a teacher.

See tips from a New Jersey superintendent on how schools can stay one step ahead of holiday and flu season teacher absences.

Bringing a new substitute teacher onto your campus for the first time can be an adjustment for both your staff and the sub. But connecting the sub with helpful information — and a warm smile — early on can go a long way toward easing their concerns (and helping them understanding your expectations). That’s part of why it’s so helpful … Read More

In April, 2018, New Jersey governor Phil Murphy signed S-414/A-3381 — a bill commonly known as “Pass the Trash” — into law. The legislation is designed to prevent school employees who are accused of sexual misconduct or child abuse in one education job from getting another. “Ensuring our children are safe when they go to school every day is our … Read More

We’re frequently making updates and upgrades to our services to improve your experience with our platform and our substitute teachers. We wanted to highlight a few features that you might find helpful — then follow this link to access your account and issue a request today! Work With Your Favorite Swing Substitute Teachers School admins are highly encouraged to submit … Read More

The best back-to-school procedures are those that make the whole year run more smoothly. What better time than now to review your plan to help substitute teachers feel welcome and prepared in a brand-new environment. Here are three procedures to implement at the beginning of the year that will help your school retain your top subs.  1. Make entering and leaving … Read More

While substitute teachers get to repeatedly practice the art of the first impression, schools have fewer opportunities to wow new subs. Subs gather valuable information during their time at your school: they learn about the school’s culture both through what you tell them about your guidelines and expectations and how you deliver that information. Here are seven qualities the best … Read More

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 subs thrive in your school. The benefits? Your students will get a better education from their subs, your teachers will know their classes are in good hands, … Read More

While stellar subs and gifted classroom teachers may share many of the same qualities, the two roles are also quite different. To excel at substitute teaching, educators need a unique skill set that distinguishes the best from the rest. Here are the qualities to look for in your substitute teachers. 1. Passion Most substitute teachers are looking for more than … Read More