Whats your expierence with being a substitute teacher?

Question

In about 1 year I will have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. After that I would like to go for some business classes becuase my dream is to open a home daycare center (i know, there are risks, many people say its a bad idea - but on the other hand i know many people who do it and love it. Its something i've wanted to do since childhood).

Anyways, I am currently working at a childcare center ( i have been for 4 years now. I am 20 and I got the job there when i was 16)

There are a few things going downhill with my place of work. The overall environment is becomming unpleasing and sometimes I even find myself leaving in tears becuase of other co-workers (all of my co-workers becides one adore me. This ONE however is a new male that we just hired who wants to be in charge of everything.)

Because I just got a good raise, I want to stay with my current job for another year.

When I am finished with school however, I am considering leaving to become a subsittute teacher until my fiance and I have a house of our own where I can actually begin the process of becoming licenced. (My fiance is graduating in december and his current work company is starting him off with a job at 60,000 yearly. His job is very secure).

The questions I have revolve around substitute teaching. How can I find out more information about this?

How much do subs make?
How often do they get called in?
etc...

I live in connecticut (sourt of south west CT...in Shelton Ct. Cities around me are Fairfield, Trumbull, Bridgeport, Derby, Ansonia, Monroe

Answer 1

I was a substitute teacher in my county district (in Maryland) for 4 years before applying and being hired (I teach Tech Ed). I worked virtually every day of the school year. When schools know that they have someone dependable (that actually does what the teacher left plans for), you become very desireable and may even working long-term positions. As far as the kids..... I have seen classrooms and students that were great and others that were horrible. My recommendation - work as a Sub in the lower grades or even as a Para-Professional. You may find you like it enough that instead of working from home, you "go back to school".

Answer 2

I live in AR and I make $50 a day. IF the teachers had time they leave assignments for the class which they do not do.. If not, you are on your own. I worked today as one and for the first hour, I was running back and forth between HS and JHS..because knew where I was supposed to be. We are very unappreciated.. I worked at a school that didn't even want subs in the teachers lounge or bathroom.. We are treated like nobody's. Kids have NO RESPECT for themselves or adults and they will not listen.. (why should they, no discipline in school). I have been doing this 18 years but It's very bad now. May not do it much longer.. you are basically babysitting 30-200 kids (depending on age) for a few dollars a day. I may work 1 day, I may work 5..all depends

Answer 3

Go to the school district and ask them about the process to become a substitute teacher. They will probably refer you to the county office of education to apply for the substitute permit. It depends on the state you're in. In California you need to take the CBEST, TB Clearance, fingerprints (which you need to pay), and some units. The 30 day permit costs about 300 I think. The 30 day permit means you cannot be a substitute for a specific class for more than 30 days. You need to pay for this permit every year. The pay depends on the districts, some pay 80 some pay up to a 105 or 16.80hr a day where I live for less than 5 consecutive days in the same class. If you work more than 5 days in the same class, it goes up to 25hr. You can work at more than one district, so you can work everyday easily. Some classes will be good, some will be a handful, but if you take it one day at a time, it's lots of fun and not hard.
Good luck

Answer 4

You go to the department or office of education for the county in which you want to work. Through them you will be certified as a substitute. Depending on the state you work in, there may be other requirements. Some schools want you to apply to work for them, as well (but you still need to go through county first).

The pay depends on where you work. Some counties in California, for example pay $120 a day for short-term positions (more for longer jobs) and some pay only $80 a day. Huge difference -- so before you get your certification, you may want to decide if the pay is worth it.

It's a great job if you enjoy kids or if you want more teaching experience. Everyday is like the first day of school in that you need to win over the students. Benefits include being able to set your own days off and having no prep work or after hours grading. Obvious disadvantages include lack of a guaranteed salary.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

pay and how often they're called depends on how big the system is. it can be fun, but a real challenge. if you're young and pretty, you won't have as many problems. they'll try tog et away with anything and everything, especially the higher grades. if you're good, you'll get called more often and the teachers may even request you as their sub. with your training and experience, you shouldn't have any problem.