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For a teacher, sometimes taking time off can be more difficult than suffering through that cold. A few simple steps and some advanced planning will assist the substitute who has your classes and ensure that you do not return to find that bedlam reigned in your absence.

The main requirement for being a substitute teacher in the state of Ohio is having a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Alabama is one of the states where you do not need a college degree to work as a substitute teacher. As long as you have graduated from high school and can pass a background check and Tuberculosis test, you are pretty much guaranteed a Substitute Teacher's License.

If you are a substitute teacher or are considering becoming one, I have some suggestions that will make the students, administration, and teachers fall in love with you.

If you have just graduated from college or you are recently out of work, you can easily get a job no matter what Bachelor's degree you have. I highly suggest becoming a substitute teacher because it is flexible, rewarding, and pays well,

So, you think substitute teaching would be a great way to earn some extra cash while choosing when and where you work? There are a few things you need to consider first before taking that plunge.

This article explains the benefits of substitute teaching and the requirements needed to become certified to work as a substitute.

The state of New York does not require any specific certification for substitute teaching. Those individuals who are not certified can work up to forty days per year according to state law.

Your first few times as a substitute teacher can be nerve racking and scary. One of the many worries that may be on your mind is how you should dress for the job.

One of the main advantages to working as a substitute teacher is the variety it provides. If you are someone who thrives on change and loves working in different environments on a consistent basis, you would make an ideal substitute teacher.

Substitute teaching is an excellent career for those who love to work with kids of all ages, thrive in high-paced environments, and who love variety. Becoming a substitute teacher is a major decision as it involves the consideration of many factors.

Many people try to become substitute teachers, but find that they never get called. Here are 5 easy steps to help you work almost very day, or as often as you'd like.

So - you want to be a substitute teacher? Of all the jobs in education, substitute teaching is one of the most difficult and challenging.

Becoming a substitute teacher in the state of Michigan can have varying requirements. What exactly is expected of a candidate is dependant upon the school district in which he or she is applying to substitute in.

Story based on interview with California Area School District Kindergarten Teacher Audrey Winfield. During interview, she talked about teaching, her students, her college days, her family and the town of California, Pa., where she resides.

Suggestions from the point of view of a substitute teacher.

Things to think about before becoming a substitute teacher

When you first start as a substitute teacher it can be a scary thing.

Homeschool, Substitute Teacher, and Parent Resources

Have you ever given any thought to becoming a substitute teacher? If not, let me provide you with some information and food for just such a thought.

Some classroom management tips to help the new subtitute teacher not loose her or his cool in the classroom

Requirements for becoming a substitute teacher vary from state to state and district to district. Most school districts don't require a college degree, but prefer a certain number of completed college credits.

Being a new substitute teacher can be a bit overwhelming. These 5 workbooks are inexpensive and are a wealth of information and ideas.

If you are looking to make a career switch to substitute teaching, there are several steps you will need to take to make that dream a reality.

Your new to the school and you are hired as a substitute teacher for one day.

Julie Amero, 40, was a substitute school teacher who is now facing up to 40 years in prison for child endangerment. Amero may be a school teacher but she is not computer literate and needs her husband to leave her notes on doing simple taskas...

When I wrote my last article on substitute teaching back in the fall, I had been hired by a suburban district, and I had signed up for all grades.

If you're working in the field of education and you enjoy watching Japanese anime, you may enjoy "Great Teacher Onizuka" (GTO) which is an interesting series revolving around Eikichi Onizuka a second-degree black belt in Karate and also a major pervert.

There are many websites that are very helpful to new substitute teachers and homeschoolers in that they provide lesson plans, some interactive worksheets, and many other lessons to print out ahead for the classroom

Learn what it's like to substitute Junior High P.E. This is my first time substituting for the particular subject and also my first time at a Junior High. Part 5 of a series.

Continuing the life of the substitute. This time is in a severely handicap classroom with an aide for every child, plus a teacher.

How to survive and maybe even have fun. Here's what it takes to become a successful substitute teacher.

Substitute teaching in California, like in many states, is often a gateway position, leading to full-time teaching positions for the many people who decide while substituting that a career in education is the right fit for them.

For new teachers, there will be groups that are difficult to control or to stomach. This is heartfelt advice from a substitute teacher. These are things I have seen happen and desire more than anything else to help you through.

Certificate substitute teaching is not for everyone. It is a high-stress and often thankless job.

The beginning of a school year can be an exciting time for children but sometimes the matchup with a particular teacher doesn't work. With this guide for evaluating your child's teacher you can decide if a parent teacher conference is needed. .

According to research from the Institute of Substitute Teachers at Utah State University, nearly 10% of all certified teachers in school systems across the country are absent on any given day.

With just a few simple techniques, anyone can have a fun and easy day of substitute teaching.

Of the many jobs perfect for college students, substitute teaching offers some strong good and bad points.

I submit that in an age when the emphasis, especially in California, is on lowering student-to-teacher ratio, many people who are attempting to join the profession are being turned off, turned away, and discouraged in this goal.

If you enjoy working with kids, but don't feel comfortable in front of a classroom, you can still find a variety of jobs in your local school system as a valued substitute.

This is my experience substitute teaching for, and talking with a well-respected, but strict urban teacher.

Substitute teaching is a great way to be able to help mold young minds and earn a little extra money each month. I've compiled a how-to guide on how to get started as a substitute teacher.

Find the best sites to help you be an excellent substitute teacher.

Complete guide covering all the essential information that a substitute teacher needs to be prepared to teach your class.

After you have been hired as a substitute teacher, you may be wondering what you should do next. To prepare for your first assignment, there are a few things you can do to ensure your optimal success.

Being a substitute teacher is a difficult job. After reading this article, you can make life easier for the next substitute teacher to enter your classroom.

Working as a substitute teacher is not for everyone. Not all substitute teachers are comfortable with being on call all the time to receive job openings and the irregular pay can be disheartening

In a previous article, we looked at some of the disadvantages of being a substitute teacher. This article will look at the other side of the coin and discuss some of the advantages of working as a substitute teacher

This is an overview of my experience as a substitute teacher in a public school.

A substitute teacher has a difficult job to do. They not only need to teach children that they do not know very well. They also need to enforce discipline so that they can keep order inside as well as outside the classroom

Choosing to work as a substitute teacher may seem like the perfect solution to your circumstances, especially if you have children or other responsibilities to care for. But here, we will look at some of the disadvantages faced by substitute teachers

Working as a substitute teacher is not an easy job. They do not have the advantage of spending prolonged periods of time in the same classroom with the same children, which can present problems when they are called in to cover for illness, holidays and so forth

This article describes some basic supplies and tools that make substitute teaching go more smoothly and easily.

This article gives aspiring substitute teachers tips on how to run a class effectively.

Learn what substitute teachers must do. Give yourself a fighting chance.

Ten things every substitute teacher should avoid!

So you've gone through the scenario over and over again. Tossing and turning the night before, wondering what will the kids think of me. What do I do if they hate me?

Another day, another horror story on the news. But when the individual in quetion is someone who has been around my son, it takes on a completely different dimension. Here I try to make sense of it all.

Our hero attempts to teach a cocky 12th grader about personal responsibility and fails.

Disciplining children when you are not in the classroom on a regular basis can be difficult. You will not be aware of the characteristics of the children in your classroom and you will not know what works best for each child

An article about substitute teaching and substitute teachers and their usefulness to society.

As a substitute teacher, there may come a time when you have the opportunity to tell a story. But how do you go about it and when would it be appropriate to do so? Read on to find the answer to these two questions

A rainy day recess is hard enough to handle when you are a regular teacher, but how about when you are only filling in for the day as a substitute teacher? Here's how to handle a rainy day recess as a substitute teacher

Subbing in more than one school district can give a substitute teacher better opportunities for income; however, there are pros and cons to this strategy of accepting jobs.

I have been a substitute teacher for almost three years. I started the very first year thinking I was going to work in a few school districts to get my face out there. Well, that didn't happen.

Designing lesson plans for a substitute teacher should be very complete.

Experienced teachers know that any absence on their part could lead to chaos if the students are not prepared for the substitute teacher's arrival. Here's how to keep the class together when a substitute teacher will be filling in for you

It's not easy being a substitute teacher. It's even worse when you don't know the subject well.

As a person that worked as a substitute teacher during the 2004 hurricane season, I have taken a good financial hurting for half of the fall term of the school year.

When you first sign up to be a substitute teacher, it can be a scary thing depending on your past experiences with the school system and children.

20+ coping strategies for the substitute teacher. Ideas for classroom management, student interaction, discipline, teaching strategies and more. Serious, but written in a hopefully humorous vein.

Frugal Homemaker Plus is a substitute teacher by day! In this article, she talks about packing the perfect bag to make every teacher's day a little bit easier.

If you've ever worked as a substitute teacher in any grade level, you know how thankful you are when the regular teacher leaves clear lesson plans for you to follow.

Behavioral disruptions prompted school administrators to pull the most effective teachers out of the classroom to enforce school policy while their classrooms remained empty or were covered by floating substitute teachers.

Unlike most working people who know they'll be reporting to work each weekday, substitute teachers play a guessing game, wondering, will the phone wake me up after 5 a.m. and offer me a job?

This is an article review of an article discussing student achievement and teacher attendance.

As much as I loved substitute teaching there were many things that I had to figure out on my own along the way that would have been a wonderful help back then. Some of these may sound simple,but I have seen these things over-looked many times.

Explaining the difficulties and joys of substitute teaching and how it is worth the time.

Substitute teachers work best when they invite accountability. What better way to let your colleagues see what a good job you're doing than by advertising yourself?

This article contains information on how to obtain a substitute teaching certificate in Mobile County, Alabama, with general guidelines to follow regarding the process in other school districts.

As a substitute teacher I was able to observe and participate in a classroom setting. It was I who got educated!

Substitute teaching can be quite overwhelming, especially if you are a rookie.

Having fun with your students can take on a new meaning.

Teaching second grade is a very easy grade to teach. The only hard part of teaching is that you have to follow through with discipline threats. The article is more about comedy than about learning about substituting.

Part 3 of a series of substituting days. This time I substituted second grade, but at a different elementary school. As before the article is more of a comedy than a career guide or news.

I began my substituting career in high school. The worst mistake I ever made in my life. The kids were bad and I wasn't manly enough to discipline them

In this article you will find key points and tips on what you should consider and what you need to do when you are thinking about taking the path to educate others.

This article talks about four recent cases involving female teacher sex offenders and young boys.

After the post-World War II baby boom, three of four families had children in public schools. Now it's one of four. For those who haven't been there in a while, here is a day in the life.

The parent-teacher conference is essential to your child's success. This article list ten things teachers wish parents knew about conferences.

Teachers seem to be getting fired every other day of late. And often as not, those stories are so salacious and titillating that they take on lives of their own, disseminated through every form of media from the blogosphere to print to the evening news.

These strategies will set the tone for a smooth day and let students know you're in charge. They also show students that you plan to make it a good and productive day for them as well as yourself.

What I learned about children, the school system and why everything is a mess.

How subbing can teach you about life in general

thoughts on being a good 'sub'

Returning to substitute teaching after a lengthy absence can be very challenging. It is a lot like starting from the very beginning, but there are ways to prepare yourself so that your return goes smoothly