Tag Archives: Substitute

Substitute Teaching: Blessing or a Bane?

Joining the ranks of New York State Department of Education (DOE) teachers, the fund has been named “New York’s Brightest” and is a dream of all prospective scholarship candidates. This has been very difficult for two years, especially for certified teachers who have recently graduated from an accredited college or university, due to the New […]

Should You Use a Salt Substitute?

There’s little doubt that Americans eat too much salt. The American Heart Association recommends that Americans get no more than 2,300 mg. of sodium daily which translates into one teaspoonful of salt. Even if you don’t shake the salt shaker, most processed foods are loaded with sodium and those milligrams of sodium can add up […]

Ten Gift Ideas for Substitute Teachers

Do you know someone who makes a living as a substitute teacher? It’s a job with many challenges and definite struggles. Substitute teachers are special people, and finding the right gift for a substitute teacher takes a little thought. If you are at a loss regarding such a gift, here are ten gift ideas that […]

How to Get Substitute Teacher Jobs

Substitute teaching can be a great job for students, for moms of school aged children, and for anyone seeking temporary or part time work. While pay is usually relatively low, the flexibility and work environment make up for it. Substitute teachers can, at times, work very hard, but there is generally – especially at the […]

How to Become a Substitute Teacher – Requirements and Resources by State

Statistically, there are both good and bad times to enter a teaching position. According to research by the Substitute Teacher Institute at Utah State University, nearly 10% of all certified teachers in schools across the country are absent on any given day. This equates to over 310,000 replacements needed. (2004 NEA School Assessment Statistics) This […]