How many college credits do you usually have to have to be a substitute teacher?

Answer 1

In KS you have to have 91

Answer 2

Does anyone know how many college credits you will need to be a substitute teacher - living in Las Vegas??

Answer 3

In Ohio you have to have any four-year college degree. The State Board of Education looks at your college transcripts and determines a field in which you are certified. My degree is in journalism, and I got certified for 7th-12th grade language arts. But I can sub in any class on a short-term basis (a week or less). Check with your local board of education to find out the rules in your state.

Pay rates vary not only by your education - I heard $40/day in one southern state where only a high school diploma is required - to over $100 where a college degree is required, but also by location. I make $82.75/day, but other districts close to me vary from $70 to $100.

Subbing can be a crazy job. In the past two weeks I've had calls as late as 7:30 a.m. asking me to come in by 9, I've gone in for a half-day assignment and been asked to stay all day, I've gone in to teach one class and been switched to another after I'd been there for an hour. I've been locked out of classrooms and had to trudge all the way back to the office to get someone to let me in, I've been thrown up on, knocked over by a mentally handicapped 10-year-old who was bigger than me, had paint spilled on me (accidentally), been mocked and embarrassed ("You're kinda creepy" one pre-schooler told me!). I've also been hugged a million times, given dozens of dandelions picked from the playground and had cards made for me in art class. For the most part, the rewards are well worth the effort.

Answer 4

It depends on what state you live in because they are all different. I live in Indiana and you don't need any college credits, just a high school diploma. I did it over the summer and it was lots of fun. Descent pay too.

Answer 5

Depends on the state you live in. When I lived in NY you needed a Bachelors degree, but here in VA you only need an Associates degree, although you get paid more with a Bachelors.

Answer 6

This question really is based on the state you live in because each state has different laws on this.
In Kentucky and Indiana, the number is 60.

Answer 7

I believe it's only like 60 or enough credits to have your Associate's Degree.

Answer 8

I heard that you have to have a Bachelor's Degree...which was 128 credits for me.

Answer 9

in NJ it's 70 and still enrolled working toward a degree

Answer 10

MOST states require at least 40.