It is now ten minutes before class starts. Either you are in the hallway, waiting for the class that was in before you to wrap up, or are already in the classroom. Regardless, there are a few things you should do. As soon as you have the chance to be in the classroom, familiarize yourself with the environment and find where the teacher keeps their chalk/marker to write on the blackboard/whiteboard. Write your name and the date. Afterwards, write down “Task” and then list what

You might receive the call or email from the secretary, the principal, the teacher who needs a replacement, or someone working at the school board who is in charge of finding substitute teachers. If you wish to be on their good list, say “yes” to subbing jobs as much as possible. The more you make yourself available for them, the more they will prioritize you the next time they need a sub. That is of course if you do a good job. Now, you have agreed to sub and have taken note

If you are reading this, you have probably noticed the endless supply of resources on the topic of substitute teaching. If you are looking for a complete guide with detailed instructions, activities, and bonus templates, this article series, taken directly from my 2020 book titled Substitute Teaching in the 2020s: A Simple Guide , is not it. As the title indicates, this book is a simple guide. If you want to be the best substitute teacher you can be, hours spent in the classr