From schools, to districts, to staffing agencies, the impact from the substitute teacher shortage is widespread. With everyone scrambling to find the best way to cover teacher absences, we’re here to guide you through the process of building an ecosystem to help manage teacher absences. Creating a substitute ecosystem While your school already has its…
See how to become a substitute teacher in Arizona in this complete guide.
Are you looking for a career that: Then substitute teaching with Swing Education should be your next move. Now that we’ve caught your eye, let us fill you in on everything you need to know about becoming a Swing sub. Getting started First things first — before you can do anything, we’ll need to collect…
For those just starting their substitute teacher careers and looking to maximize their work experience, you may be wondering, “can I substitute teach in more than one district?” The short answer: yes! However, there are factors to consider before jumping headfirst into multiple districts. When working with more than one district, you are able to…
As we reach the end of the year, it’s important to reflect on the highs and lows, what we’ve accomplished, and what we can improve on next year. These principles apply just as much to our personal lives as they do to the school year. So, let’s reflect: In 2022 schools faced challenges such as:…
See tips from a New Jersey superintendent on how schools can stay one step ahead of holiday and flu season teacher absences.
Roselle Baldovino began her substitute teaching career about one year ago with the hopes of using it as a springboard to become a full time teacher. Throughout her time in the classroom she’s fallen in love with the journey. So many things to love There are so many things I love about substitute teaching: the…
When your full-time teachers take leave, whether planned or unplanned, it’s crucial to fill their spots with qualified and knowledgeable substitute teachers. Swing makes it easy to find such subs, but in order to secure classroom coverage, there are steps schools can take to make their sub assignments as attractive as possible. Here are some…
If you live in Texas — or are relocating there — and are looking for an opportunity to enjoy flexible, meaningful work in your community, perhaps you should apply to be a substitute teacher. There are so many reasons to become a substitute teacher, whether it’s a temporary transition, a life-long career path, or somewhere…
Superintendent Marilyn Shepherd shares five ways school districts can improve their substitute teacher fill-rate.
