What a typical day looks like for substitute teachers
See what a typical day is a like as a substitute teacher, from start to finish.
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How much do substitute teachers make?
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…
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The roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals in the classroom
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…
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What is a permanent substitute teacher?
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. …
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The benefits of getting your substitute teaching certificate
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…
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Substitute teaching requirements by state
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…
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What’s new at Swing: March product updates
Spring break wasn’t the only thing in full swing in the month of March! The product team here at Swing Education has been busy building new features and enhancements to improve your Swing experience. While the headlining release was our new Swing Schools App, the theme of the month was “reliability”. In an effort to…
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Everything you need to know about the Swing Schools app
Managing substitute teachers efficiently is a crucial aspect of ensuring smooth day to day operations. To directly address and simplify the challenges faced by school admins, we are launching our Swing Schools app (on both iOS and Android), a modern platform designed to directly address some of schools’ biggest pain points. The problem Being a…
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What to wear as a substitute teacher
With every new classroom you sub for, you’ll be making a first impression. What you wear sets the tone for how students view you and it can also affect how you carry yourself, influencing your demeanor and productivity. Many schools outline their expectations for dress code prior to your first day, but if not, we’ve…
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What qualities do great substitute teachers share?
Whether 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 your sub pool, look for individuals with these seven qualities. 1. Passion Most substitute teachers are looking for more than…
