Sub Notes: The Complete Guide to Substitute Teaching

by Bob Peterson

Are you a retired person or a recent college grad looking for a job that pays reasonably well and offers maximum flexibility? Sub Notes is a concise guide about everything you need to know before stepping into a classroom as a substitute teacher. Why be a Sub?Schedule your works days as you choose.Choose the school or grade in which you want to substitute teach.Spend time with your grandkids because your off when their out of school for holidays and breaks.You’ll be finished for the day with plenty of time for afternoon activities or job searching.You will meet people that you would otherwise never meet.You’ll see the students mature from grade to grade.What you’ll learn in Sub Notes! As a sub, you may be in a different school daily and have hundreds of students weekly.What’s the process to apply?How can you prepare yourself to function effectively in such a fluid environment?How can you ensure you provide your students with the most consistent learning environment when you are with them?Ideas to help you with classroom management

89 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2023

Reviews

[Blythe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very meh. Idk anything about this author, but his tone is self important and know-it-all-y. While I appreciate his determination to be a good sub, it also feels like he is kind of taking this role way too seriously. His description of how he navigates a classroom makes him sound more like a grumpy, out-of-touch authoritarian. How he addresses the possibility of being called a racist is tone deaf, as is a lot of his other advice, like when he says, “Don't be shocked when a girl tells you she has to ‘pee.’” Thinking about it, this book feels like more of a how-to in making yourself look good to the teacher, not so much how to be an engaged, effective sub. Side note: the copy editing is horrible.

[Kenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, Concise, and to the Point!

I have not substituted in a classroom yet, however, after reading this book I feel much more prepared. I enjoyed how short and concise the book was and how it offered a lot of examples.