Overview
Category:instructional
Median Salary:$130
Education Required:bachelors
Growth Outlook:stable
Student Interaction:direct student
Key Responsibilities
- Follow lesson plans left by regular teacher
- Maintain classroom management and routines
- Supervise student activities and assignments
- Ensure student safety and well-being
- Leave notes for returning teacher
- Adapt to different grade levels and subjects
A Day in the Life
- Check in at school office for assignment
- Review lesson plans and materials
- Introduce yourself and establish expectations
- Facilitate planned activities and lessons
- Manage transitions and routines
- Handle student questions and needs
- Document the day for regular teacher
Education & Certification Path
1
Bachelor's degree (preferred)
2
Complete substitute teacher training
3
Pass background checks
4
Some states require substitute license
Required Certifications
- Substitute teaching permit or license
- Background check and fingerprinting
- District substitute orientation
Career Progression
Substitute Teacher → Long-term Substitute→
Building Substitute → Regular Teacher→
Permanent Substitute Position→
Teacher Assistant or Aide
Work Environment
Various classrooms and grade levels, different school each day
Typical Schedule
Daily rate ($90-200/day), flexible schedule