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One of the most critical aspects of being a teacher is building strong relationships with students. Equally as important is substitute teachers building relationships with students. We know that creating relationships with students in the classroom can help increase positive behaviors and engagement, as well as focus. The benefits of having relationships with your students in the classroom and sustaining these relationships will help maximize student learning and achievement.

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Does this sound like your school? You find the right substitute teachers to fill your positions, only to have them moving on quicker than the blink of an eye. If you’re pulling in qualified candidates that you want to hang onto, you’ll need to do more than just provide them with a classroom to teach in.

Think of it as a relationship. Would you celebrate an anniversary with your spouse with a pat on the back? Or would you wine and dine them and show them just how much you appreciate them? If you said the former, you might have a very displeased and annoyed spouse. But if you’re the kind of person who puts in the extra effort to make someone feel good, then you’re on the right track.

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So, you’re looking for part time work. Maybe it’s because you’re a stay at home mom trying to get out of the house, or a recent graduate looking to make some money, or a recent retiree missing the workplace. Whatever the reason, you’re not alone. 18% of the population is currently working a part time job in some way, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics defines as work that is at least 30 hours per week.

If you’re looking for a reason to get out, make money, try something new or add skills to your resume, we’ve made a list of the 6 best part-time jobs that will provide you with the perfect experience and an enriching environment.

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Finding the right people to cover your classrooms when the regular teacher is absent can be challenging, take up a good chunk of your time and even be a little frustrating. We know having substitute teachers readily available keeps student’s learning on-track, but with the recent substitute teacher shortage, school districts are facing hiring obstacles like they never have before. But, despite the challenge that schools are met with, administrators continue to soldier on and look for solutions to fill the substitute teacher void.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen the viral video of the 5th grade English teacher from North Carolina giving each of his students a personalized, elaborate handshake before entering the classroom. Now, every news network and social media outlet not only plasters this video but has started the conversation on the importance of understanding the differences each student has and integrating personalized touches into the school day.

Personalizing a student’s school experience encompasses differentiated learning as well, where teachers tailor the learning preferences of groups of students who learn in a similar way. Substitute teachers aren’t limited to honing in on differentiating only lesson plans, but also the learning styles of students. However, personalized learning takes it a step further, with even more specific, yet manageable touches, like the learning pace of different students.

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It strikes fear into the heart of grown men. It makes you weak in the knees and has you questioning your bravery. No, we’re not talking about the Zombie Apocalypse or an attack from Godzilla, we’re talking about interviews, resumes and all things related to job-seeking. But, don’t panic! While no one really enjoys finding a job or updating their resume, we’ve uncovered tips that can make you a pro.

And, if you’re seeking a flexible job that allows you to help your community, our youth and gain some valuable skills in the process, then a career in substitute teaching is for you. So, don’t let nerves get in the way of your dream and we’ll deliver our go-to tips for a ridiculously solid resume and an interview that shows you’re in it to win it.

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With great power comes great responsibility. Even if you’re not Spider Man (or are you?), you’re as close to a superhero as it gets - a school administrator. Equipped with a Master’s degree or Ph.D. and countless years of education-related experience, you’ve been tasked with being the representative of a school or even an entire district. Regardless of your background, these are enormous shoes to fill. The authority you have to make a better school environment for teachers, staff and students can be a lot of work, but also incredibly rewarding.

With a job so big, it’s often hard to figure out where to start, and how. We’ve compiled a list of a few things to consider during your time as a school administrator and some tips on how to survive some tough critics, get the job done and do it well.

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Of the hot topics right now, not many are more popular than education. In the mix of news articles, blogs and general information are a whole lot of myths about substitute teaching. We’re here to champion the cause of substitute teaching and debunk the most common myths heard around the interwebs about substitute teaching.

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When a teacher has a vacation planned, a baby that’s due, an illness or a family emergency, what happens? A substitute teacher steps in and covers, of course! Unfortunately, it used to be this easy but with the current substitute teacher shortage that many school districts across the nation are facing, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find qualified individuals who are willing to step up and do a great thing for their community.

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Picture this: you enter the classroom, eager to start the day off. With coffee in hand and ready to engage students, you find that the regular teacher did not leave a lesson plan or any guide at all. Now what? Cue up the TV cart for an educational VHS circa 1992 and prepare for a day of videos and zero learning? Attempt to escape the school to save yourself from the panic that ensues when you are ill-prepared? Play meaningless games all day and provide nothing of value to the students in your classroom?

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5 Reasons Substitute Teaching Provides More Than You Think

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about what subbing is, and about what it isn’t. That’s why we developed this helpful guide to show you the benefits of substitute teaching. get started on the right career path that is ideal for where you are.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Classroom Presence

One of the challenges of substitute teaching, no matter the classroom, is having a strong classroom presence. That special “je ne sais quoi” is difficult to teach and often thought of as partly an innate ability, but that doesn’t mean those that may struggle a bit more than others can’t be coached.

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Useful Links

These links will take you to all the necessary resources you need in order to apply to Substitute Teacher Services.

PA Act 34 – PA State Police Clearance ($22.00)
PA Act 114 – FBI Fingerprinting: ($23.85) 
     *Instructions for FBI Fingerprinting click here

  ***You will be emailed your unofficial results. You will only have 1 chance to save(as PDF) or print your FBI Fingerprinting results after you click the link in your email.  Afterwards, you will not have access to the results***

PA Act 151 – Child Abuse: ($13.00)
TIMS Teacher Certification Application System

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