General Education & Teaching Tips : How to Become a Substitute Teacher

Becoming a substitute teacher usually does not require a degree, but any teaching experience is helpful in becoming a good sub. Become a substitute teacher, gaining experience to eventually become a certified teacher, with advice from an educator in this free video on general education.

Expert: Laura Turner
Bio: Laura Turner received her B.A. in English from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating magna cum laude with honors. Her plays have been seen and heard from Alaska to Tennessee.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

[alonzo]

The requirement to become a substitute teacher vastly differs depending on the school district. With my district, in West Texas, the main requirements are 30 credit hours of college credits, attend a teacher's orientation, and go through a criminal background check. However, I know in New York City substitute teachers need a bachelor's degree and a substitute certificate that needs to be renewed every year.

[AML]

I know in NJ you need at least 60 college credits to become a certified substitute

[rivkah]

i just got hired to sub and I frankly cannot get over my nerves to go on an assignment. What are your tips for first day subs? What to expect?