I arrive early at the assigned classroom and review classroom procedures and the lesson plans. I greet the students when they arrive. I introduce myself. I give the students that their teacher assign. I monitor the class and give assistance when needed. Sometimes I teach the lesson; this often occurs with students in the early grades.
CAREER
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$30,100
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+8.2% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Do
Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.
Other Job Titles Substitute Teachers, Short-Term May Have
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Answer students' questions.
- Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
No data currently available.
Stay tuned! We’ll update this section as soon as data is available.Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Graduate
Masters of Divinity
Doctorate
Doctor of Ministry
Vocational
Food Technology and Processing
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
I learned to feel comfortable speaking to a classroom full of students by being a Toastmaster.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Obtain a college degree even if the career is in the arts. One needs a good paying job in order to pursue your passion.
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