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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.