Reasons to be a Substitute Teacher

1. Reasons to be a Substitute
Teacher
By: Source4Teachers

2. Reasons to be a Substitute Teacher
New Jersey-based Source4Teachers meets the staffing needs of over 220 school
districts in the United States by providing qualified substitute teachers. Source4Teachers
handles everything from recruitment and training to arranging the schedules of its
substitutes. Here are some great reasons to be a substitute teacher:

3. Reasons to be a Substitute Teacher
1. Shaping students – Teachers have the opportunity to shape the destinies of their
students, both through teaching core skills and by helping them build character and
develop self-confidence.

4. Reasons to be a Substitute Teacher
2. Variety – As a substitute teacher, you will rarely be absolutely certain of what your next
assignment will entail, which offers variety to the role. As such, you quickly gain
experience working with students at all levels of the school structure, making you a well-
rounded teacher who can take on any task.

5. Reasons to be a Substitute Teacher
3. Networking – By working with a variety of schools, you will get to know many peers
who could provide future opportunities. Further, quality performances will ensure you
receive positive feedback and may result in school leaders referring you to other schools.