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Without proper training, substitutes can feel undervalued and unprepared. Students also lose critical learning time and access to high quality classroom activities.

For most jobs, this first day only happens once. For substitute teachers, this happens every time you walk into a new school building.

Fixing the nationwide sub shortage is outside of your control, but there are things you can do to increase the likelihood of available substitute teachers choosing to work in your district.

If you’re not sure what age group is right for you, here are some tips to help you decide.

Learning rules before students arrive will help ensure you have a firm understanding of what is and is not allowed.

What can you do to become a preferred guest teacher in a district? There are several ways to help put yourself at the top of the list.

Arrive to every assignment armed with ideas for down-time, you’ll be prepared to handle the day with or without a lesson plan.

He noticed that many of the fifth- and sixth-grade students he works with read only graphic novels – if they read at all.

Practicing a few core tactics will go a long way toward giving you the classroom presence you’re seeking.

Paraprofessionals make the school day run more smoothly for everyone

Starting a new job is never easy. But if you’re embarking on a career as a substitute teacher, it might feel like you’re starting a new job every day.

If you enjoy being around children and teens and you’re looking for a flexible schedule, substitute teaching might be a great choice for your next career.

Online resources offer wealth of information for substitute teachers

If you find yourself walking into an assignment you’re unsure of, your tried and true Teacher Toolkit can help turn a stressful day into a successful one.

With school districts from coast-to-coast scrambling to find enough subs, it makes sense to focus as much effort, energy, and resources on them as possible. Making sure substitute teachers have everything they need to be successful might take a little extra time. But it will be time well spent.

Everything you need to know for retaining your substitute teachers.

Fixing the substitute teacher shortage is no simple feat, but there are a few things districts can do to improve their odds of finding and retaining substitutes

Can you be a substitute teacher if you don’t have a teaching certificate?

Everything you need for the ultimate substitute evaluation form (PDF Included)

What to include for a complete Substitute Teacher Job Description w/ PDF.

Here are 10 ways to start leveraging technology in your teacher recruitment process so you can take back your valuable time.

A quick breakdown of inflation's affect on schools. Free infographic resource included!

Everything you need to know about what a substitute teacher staffing platform is.

Building subs report daily to the same building, stepping in wherever they are needed. This position offers many of the same benefits as substitute teaching, but with a more consistent schedule and paycheck.

With the final round of ESSER funds required to be committed by Sept. 30, 2024, the day school districts have been dreading has arrived.

Stuck trying to find substitute teachers? Here's 7 tips to help!

The more substitute teachers get to know generative AI such as ChatGPT, the more they will be able to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of today’s classroom.

These questions to ask when hiring teachers will help you gain deeper insights into each candidate's suitability for your school.

Use this onboarding checklist as a starting point to review your own process. Feel free to add or remove items to fit your specific needs.

Solving the challenge of substitute teacher recruitment requires a strategic, multi-faceted approach that addresses the unique needs of each district

Staffing shortages are a critical concern in the education system. Nationwide, districts are seeing the impact.

Navigating the roles and challenges of human resources in education.

A breakdown of school budgets and what to know.