Eli5 – How do schools use substitute teachers? How do substitute teachers make reliable income?

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Eli5 – How do schools use substitute teachers? How do substitute teachers make reliable income?

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If you’re lucky you can get a “long term occasional” role and cover someone’s sick leave or maternity leave. Otherwise you’re just on call as a substitute and there is no stability or reliable income.

Source: I used to work as a substitute school librarian and the process was identical to substitute teachers except I have more education than they do.