Substitute Teacher: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some substitute teachers visit many different schools in one month, so they meet lots of new friends!
Tools of the trade
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Seating chart
A seating chart shows where each child sits. It helps the substitute learn everyone's name quickly.
A day in the job
- 8:00 AMThe substitute says hello at the door, reads the lesson plan, and checks the seating chart to learn names.
Words to know
- Lesson plan
- A lesson plan is a list of what the class will do today, written by the regular teacher.
Quiz time
A substitute teacher always teaches the same class all year.
A substitute can help children with reading, math or art.