Substitute Teacher: What is the cost of hiring?

Why hire a Substitute Teacher?

The need for new staff can affect both your existing team and your bottom line. A great Substitute Teacher hire can help your facility by:

• Carries out normal teacher’s lesson plan to ensure consistency of student learning
• Maintain a well-managed classroom
• Provide supervision to students throughout the campus

Skills to look for in a great Substitute Teacher

A great Substitute Teacher candidate will have the following skills and attributes as well as work experience that reflects:

• Teaching certifications (where required)
• Demonstrated competency in several subjects
• Professional dress and demeanor
• Strong presentation style
• Able to maintain authority over students
• Ability to remember names

Writing a Substitute Teacher job description

A thoughtful description can help find qualified Substitute Teacher candidates. A Substitute Teacher job description includes a compelling summary of the role, detailed list of duties and responsibilities, and the required and preferred skills for the position.

Consider including keywords that job seekers are using to search for Substitute Teacher jobs, such as:

• Substitute Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Sub Teacher

Interviewing Substitute Teacher candidates

Strong candidates for Substitute Teacher positions will be confident answering questions regarding:

• An understanding of their teaching methodology
• Their availability to cover for extended periods
• Following, managing, and making adjustments to lesson plans

See our list of interview questions for more examples.