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Substitute Teacher

Keep classrooms running when teachers are away

$25,000 – $45,000/yr

Fill in for absent teachers across grade levels and subjects on a daily or long-term basis.

Highlights

Common tasks

Follow lesson plans, manage unfamiliar classrooms, adapt to different schools, and maintain order.

Potential downsides

Unpredictable income, classroom management without relationships, and lack of benefits.

Skills

OrganizationTeachingWritingMentoringCommunication

Interests

EducationSocial impactPsychologyCommunication

Industries

Education

Work style

IndependentPeople-focusedHands-onCollaborativeCreative

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