Substitute Teacher

A Substitute Teacher steps into a classroom when the regular teacher can't be there that day. Most teachers teach the same class all year, but a substitute might visit a different room, grade or school each time. They read the lesson plan the regular teacher left, check the seating chart to learn names, and lead the class through reading, math or art. For example, they might read a book aloud in the morning and help a group finish a drawing in the afternoon.

Because of a substitute, school can go on as usual and children still get a full day of learning. Everyone knows where to go, what to do, and that a kind grown-up is there to answer questions. A substitute has to be friendly, quick to adapt, and good at helping a new room feel comfortable. When the regular teacher returns, the class is ready to pick up right where it left off.