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“What are you doing? I was totally looking when you hit him! Don’t you know that you’re supposed to wait until the teacher isn’t looking before you hit him? Also, never hit someone back - I always...

Robin Williams as Peter Pan in the movie “Hook” uses “Chemistry Substitute Teacher” as an insult!  This is funny because in part, it is true!  In the past, Substitute Teachers have had a bad...

You know, 90% of the students are really great and co-operative. Really, 80% will do the work when you ask them to. I mean it’s the 60% that really want to learn that make it worth while substitute...

What do we as Substitute Teachers want to be called? Occasional Teacher? Guest Teacher? Teacher? The trouble is that Substitute Teacher comes with a negative connotation in society and less respect....

1. You take cheap vacations the first two weeks of September every year. 2. It doesn’t really matter how the students pronounce your name – as long as they are polite – you’ll answer. 3. You choose...

Get there on time. This goes without saying although sometimes being late just can't be helped - in which case, be sure to call. However, it is really difficult to overcome the bad first impression...

Congratulations! You have an interview! Don't freak out! You can do it! Here are some common interview questions asked for teaching positions. Tell us about your ______ program (language, math or a...

When teaching negatively affects your physical, mental or emotional health, it may be time to take a sick leave. Here are some signs that it is time to talk to your doctor. Your sleep has been...