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Tips and strategies for substitute teachers

The Substitute Teacher Shortage: Your Opportunity

October 1, 2025

Districts are desperate for subs. If you've been thinking about substitute teaching, this is your moment.

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Why You Keep Missing the Best Sub Jobs

September 15, 2025

Perfect job appears. You click. "No longer available." Someone got there first - by seconds.

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10 Classroom Management Secrets for Subs

September 8, 2025

28 pairs of eyes size you up. "Sub day = free day." You have 90 seconds to establish control.

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How to Maximize Your Sub Income

September 1, 2025

The difference between earning $15K and $35K+ as a sub? Strategy.

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Sub Teacher Burnout: Why Job Hunting Is Exhausting

August 28, 2025

5:00 AM. 6:00 AM. Finally a job posts. "No longer available." This is unpaid work just to get paid work.

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The Modern Sub's Tech Stack

August 18, 2025

Most ed-tech is built for full-time teachers. Here's what actually works for subs.

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Your First 30 Days: A Survival Guide

August 10, 2025

Starting as a sub? Here's what I wish someone had told me before my first day.

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How to Land Long-Term Assignments

August 5, 2025

A 6-week assignment can pay $3,600-7,200. Here's how to actually land them.

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When to Say No to Sub Jobs

July 25, 2025

The hardest word: "No." Why saying no strategically can make you more money.

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Elementary vs. High School: Which Pays Better?

July 20, 2025

Let's talk money, stress, and opportunities. The honest comparison.

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7 Expensive Mistakes Subs Make

July 15, 2025

Some mistakes cost money. Others cost reputation. A few cost both.

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Should You Sub Full-Time? The Honest Answer

June 28, 2025

Can you make a living as a full-time sub? Let's do the math.

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The Sub's Guide to Work-Life Balance

June 12, 2025

The appeal: flexibility. The reality: constant availability. Here's how to achieve actual balance.

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Tax Deductions You're Probably Missing

June 1, 2025

Subs often miss valuable deductions. The mileage alone can save thousands.

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