Eli5 – How do schools use substitute teachers? How do substitute teachers make reliable income?
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After graduating from college, my first teaching positions were as a substitute teacher. Where I lived had access to 4 different school districts, and because I had my teaching license, I got paid more than a normal sub would.
That being said, it is not consistent work. There would be days where I wouldn’t get a call from any of the 4 districts. On the other hand, I covered a 2nd grade classroom for 2 weeks once as well. I’d usually work 3-5 times a week, and make between 55-80 a day for a full day.
At most, I would have made about $1600 a month at max compensation (different schools pay different amounts). It’s not a great way to make a living, especially because there is no retirement fund to contribute to, no benefits given, etc.
Source: I am a full-time teacher and was a Substitute for a semester after college.
Edit: Most subs are either retired teachers looking to supplement their income, recent graduates still looking for a full time position, or people who don’t need to bring in a ton of money to their families, but the extra income is nice.
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