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The Benefits of Being a Guest Teacher

Did you ever imagine becoming a teacher when you were in school? Even if that wasn’t your first calling, is teaching something that comes naturally to you? If you have a bachelor’s degree (in any field), are committed to making a difference in your community, and are looking for a career that is fulfilling and rewarding, consider becoming a Guest Teacher!

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If Education Is Your Goal, Substitute Teaching Is Your Tool

Teachers teach. It’s what they do, they don’t know any other way. And the world needs teachers more than ever. Pennsylvania alone has seen a 63% drop in enrollment of undergraduate and graduate teaching programs in the past three years. The future of education looks bleak. But, it doesn’t have to be. The political landscape of education will ebb and flow, sometimes in the teacher’s favor and sometimes not. But, regardless, teachers teach.

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What Every Sub Would Say To You If They Could

Being a parent comes with a lot of responsibility. From labor to late nights to pre-teen attitudes, it seems like you have to be constantly “on” and that can be exhausting. When your children reach school-age, the responsibility shifts. You’re no longer the sole provider nearly 24/7; your children now have teachers, principals, and classmates to interact with every day.

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Don’t Believe These 4 Myths About Substituting

All lawyers are snakes and all car salesmen are fakes; everyone knows this to be as true as the fact that all substitute teachers are simply babysitters looking to bring in some serious cash.

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Your likes, dislikes, and personality can determine what age group is best fit for your substitute teaching style.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself as a substitute teacher. You’re prepped and ready for your assignment. You walk up to the school, find the principal’s office, and are shown the way to your classroom. With some setup time and a giant cup of coffee, you’re ready to begin. The bell rings and in walk your students. Pause.

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Substitute Teaching: Where Your Education Meets Experience

Résumés. A necessary evil of the job search. How can you possibly put everything that a recruiter, human resource executive, or CEO needs to know about you, your skills, and your ability into a single one-page document?

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Three Steps, and You’re on Your Way

First things first - congratulations on making the decision to pursue a career in substitute teaching! Currently, there is a national shortage of substitute teachers, which means there is a great need for you and the skills you’ll bring to the profession. You are doing a great service to your local schools, and your community.

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Where Have All The Teachers Gone?

If you were to approach a school principal and ask for their opinion on substitute teachers, I’m sure you’d agree that they would all say the same thing: it’s hard to run a school without them. And as we make our way into the third month of the school year, it has become increasingly obvious that there are fewer subs and more hardships for those principals.

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The Value of Substitute Teachers Can Not Be Overstated

In college, when a teacher is unable to make it to class, a post-it note is usually posted on the classroom door informing students that their professor is sick and class is cancelled for the day. For children and young adults between the ages of five and eighteen, as much as they probably wish this was the same scenario for them, the reality is that it’s not. When teachers are absent, their classes must be covered.

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Tired of Being Retired?

Being able to get out of the 9-5 grind is a dream for millions of workers around the world. Time will be of the essence, weekly visits with the grandkids will become the new norm, the lake house will become your second home, and you’ll finally get to partake in your new hobby without interruptions.

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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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