If you’ve ever thought about becoming a teacher, now may be the best time to give it a shot. You see, there’s a massive shortage of teachers all across the USA, and school systems nationwide are hiring, and hiring fast.
In fact, almost 90% of all public schools in America are in dire need of education staff. This includes everyone from full time teachers, administrative staff, bus drivers, teachers’ aids, custodial staff and even substitute teachers.[1]
You name it, the school system in your area may be hiring. In just a minute, FindYourJobNow.com will show you a simple way to find a job as a substitute teacher.
But first, if you love teaching kids, and are committed to guiding them into a better future, starting your career in education as a substitute teacher may be a great path for you.
Why find a job as a substitute teacher?
Well, for one, depending on where you live, the barrier to entry isn’t all that high.
In many states, substitute teachers don’t need to have their degree in education and may only need a high school diploma to start.[2]
This means that not only can you potentially find a substitute teacher job without having completed college (or having gone to college all), but you could work as a substitute teacher while earning your credentials to become a fully certified educator.
Secondly, starting your career as a substitute teacher, rather than studying to become one right out of high school, means you’ll get a good feel for the job. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the system without having to fully commit and you’ll quickly find out if becoming a fully certified teacher is a lifelong career path you want to pursue.
See, becoming a substitute teacher is a great launching point to becoming a fulltime educator.
How much do substitute teachers get paid?
Well, pretty good actually. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage (nationally) for a substitute teacher is $20.52. And a full-time substitute earns a median annual salary of $42,680.
Of course, the state you live in and the school district you work in will all be different. But some substitute teachers can make almost $30 an hour![3]
And… the flexibility can be amazing.
As a substitute teacher, you can choose to be “on call” whenever you’re needed (basically becoming a full-time sub) or you can choose to work a schedule that’s better suited to your lifestyle.
Maybe you want to substitute every day, maybe you only want to substitute a few days a week. With such a shortage of educators in the system, you’ve got a lot of choices.
So, how do you find a job as a substitute teacher?
Perhaps the easiest way to find a job as a substitute teacher is to use FindYourJobNow.com’s advanced job search functions.
It’s really easy. Simply go to our homepage and type in “Substitute Teacher” and the location you want to work in…
And that’s it.
Good luck!
[1] Teacher shortages sweep nation as 86% of schools struggle with hiring (usatoday.com)
[2] Do You Need a Degree to Be a Substitute Teacher in 2023? (teachersoftomorrow.org)