How hard is substitute teaching?

Substitute teaching is both satisfying and frustrating, as others have mentioned. For me, the pros far outweigh the cons, and I'd be happy to elaborate on that if anyone asks. To optimize your experience as a substitute teacher, follow the advice others provided. I would only add: Be healthy. read more

“So, what you’re saying is that a teacher’s job is so hard, anyone should be able to do it for a day,” I said. This time, it was the teacher who went quiet. Substitute teachers must step in with no information about students’ medical issues and no guidance on handling behavior problems, Bucior writes. read more

Believe it or not, it can be quite hard on some students to have a substitute teacher. Effective discipline, for me, is much harder to do than it sounds, but with intention and practice it becomes easier. read more

Substitute teachers, as well as permanent teachers, are unionized. My advice to you is to become familiar with the contract and know who your union representative is. The burden is on you, as a per diem employee, to know what your rights and benefits are. read more