Have you ever been a substitute teacher?

I used to substitute teach. Now I actually have my teachers certificate and Masters and I taught for a few years in the classroom. Now I stay at home with my baby. I think substituting was a good way for me to get a feel for teaching. But Students definitely can give a sub a hard time. You just need to go in there and be tough and let them know right away you are the boss and you won't put up with anything. Don't be afraid to punish them. They need to see you are serious.

I just recently became a substitute teacher. I've subbed 3 times now. I love it. The kids can be trying, but that ok. I sub for grades Pre-K through 12th grade. So, far I've subbed for Pre-K(my first day) and in the Middle/High school for grades 7th through 12th. Some of the classes where mixed. So far the grade that I had less trouble with is 8th grade. Seems when the kids see a new sub they want to see what the sub will allow them to get away with. So, I usually have to start each class saying.... "Everyone take a seat and quiet down. No more talking. I will not speak over anyone and I will not speak twice." I'm hoping that the kids will start to learn that even though I'm not their usual teacher, they still have to treat me as if I was. But I love my job and hope that within 5 years I can become a teacher.

No but I was a teacher at a private school for 4 years teaching autistic teenagers. I loved it...for a while. The "high" went away after about the 25th time I was attacked by one of our students. We had to restrain atleast one kid everyday. I imagine teaching 3rd grade would be great. I think I would probably teach if I didn't have to got to college or 4 years to do so. Being a private school, I didn't have to have a degree, I just had to have experience, which I got from working at a summer camp for 8 years for all types of disabilities. I did love teaching though. Do you plan on going full time at some point?

I am a full-time teacher and I can tell you right now that I would never want to be a substitute teacher. You could be walking into a well-behaved, well-planned class, or you could be walking into a chaotic, messy, and unorganized class. You never know what you're walking into. Also, subs just don't get paid enough. In my school district, subs don't even get paid minimum wage. When you're a long-term sub, like for someone who is out on maternity leave, you really get jipped because #1, you have to be certified in that area to teach it for that long, #2, you basically have to make the lesson plans yourself simply based on what the regular teacher would be teaching, #3, you still get paid sub wages for working just as much as a regular teacher.

I have susituted, I still carry my card and get calls, Ive had a bad expierence with the school and my son, So I no longer do it, I home school now. but when I did I had fun the only thing that I really didnt like about it was how the teachers talked about the other kids or there parents I just thought it was not appropriate, but other than that it was very fun. I subsituted for Public Schools in elementary, middle school, and high school. My favorite was High School the kids did what they were told and really didnt mouth. Good Luck

yup ive tried it.. when i was still in college...i was doing my OJT (on-job-training) and that day the teacher of the class was absent and so i was the one assigned to handle the class for that day it i had so much fun... they were still preschool level 3... ahihi.. they were so cute and so energetic.. at first i thought i cannot do it but eventually i was able to handle their behaviors well.. i miss them so much... i hope i can still see them...^^

I haven't been a substitute teacher.

NO Ally I ahven't been, but I have the utmost respect for those of you who have, It must be very hard walking in to a class of children that LOVE their real teacher and all the pranks they play on you. I'm glad you enjoy it, it has to make you feel very accomplished.

no sweaty i never been a sunstitiute teacher but looks good of hearing ur experince

I also am an on call substitute teacher and i know what you mean i also love this job. It is a great feeling to have total control of an entire classroom and it is reward alone to watch them all work! I am starting my Teaching degree in September because of the love that i have for it!!

I too have been a substitute teacher and i must say that i love it also!! The children interaction is great and they are so full of life and high spirited. I am actually starting school in the Fall now to be a Teacher as i love substitute Teaching so much that i figure i might as well make a career out of it ... LOL! Good luck tomorrow and take care!!

i've been a substitute teacher. it was really fun to work with kids. their innocence gives me the real high.

it si good to being teacher to me. bcoz, that will give you a funn as well as makes you a fearless frm hesitation to come at stage.

I haven't really imagined myself teaching. But I think it's cool. Some school here offered me to teach a subject in their school before, but I refused. Maybe I should reconsider.. =)

I haven't been a substitute, I have been a teacher's aid and stayed in the classroom for a few minutes with the students and it was fun; My husband however is a substitute teacher and he loves it. He says there are good and bad days. Some kids have tried to con him but he knows how to deal with them. So he is happy teaching. He just would like a full time teaching job.

I havent been a substitute teacher and reading your story makes me so jealous of you! I am the last child in my family so I like kids sooo much and teaching preschool is also one of my dreams.

yeah i had a simlar experience, and its always fun doing it. i had a n experience to be a substitute, but i had ato taech studs one year younger to me that too 80 in a class.it was fun, and laernt a lot from that experience.

is good for one day only

Yes i been a substitute teacher loads of times but never get paid for it nor do i want any payment from them . My cousin work as a teacher in local private school and she always ask me as a replacement for her whenever she need a leave .

nope never been a substitute teacher but i was once a tutor before