Is being a substitute teacher a good fit for you?
Fills in for a regular teacher who is away, usually for a short time. Follows the teacher's lesson plan and keeps the class on track.
What the work involves
- Answers questions from students in class.
- Enforces school and class rules to keep order in the classroom.
- Follows lesson plans left by absent teachers.
- Takes the class roll and keeps attendance records.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, organising and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a substitute teacher is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.