Thread: So what exactly makes a good substitute teacher?

^^^^^ Are you serious? How lazy can you get? Good Grief. So let me ask, how much information about the sub does your students share with you when you get back?

Quote: Originally Posted by ADshock81 ^^^^^ Are you serious? How lazy can you get? Good Grief. So let me ask, how much information about the sub does your students share with you when you get back? I've never had the guy sub for me, but I've heard people talking about him... and I know it's the truth because one day I walked into a room where the sub was, and he was asleep...I just turned around and left, didn't bother...

Quote: Originally Posted by ADshock81 Exactly, what the question says. We all know that sub is the follow the lesson plans left by a teacher for the day/s in which he/she is abesnt, and left a note of what exactly happened. But, what extra things could a sub do that will leave a GOOD inpression with a teacher? Another thing, what exactly gives a sub teacher a bad impression with not only the teacher which you subbing for but also the other...

Offer to correct those stacks of papers. Follow not only the classroom rules, but the school rules as well. A substitute is a replacement for the teacher so be involved with the class. Try to get to know the kids (if you will be subbing in that school alot). You are not there to be the "buddy", you are there to teach students. Being a substitute is very rewarding. You are not "strapped" into one class, you...

I don't expect a sub to run things the way I do, but I hope that they at least follow the plans I leave and make sure that they have control. I had one lady sub for my class last year and she let the kids turn on a not so appropriate radio station and dance She was never back after that. Good subs? They leave the work organized, clean up or better yet, have the kids clean up at the end of the day and leave a note about how the day went....

I'd say someone who can keep the kids on track...in addition to keeping them out of trouble for the day would be excellent. If you returned to a room that had been destroyed by fire/flood/rodents....well....maybe the sub shouldn't be invited back.

Somoone who cares. Many subs see the job as babysitting. They just sit and read a book.