Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Career

Job Description: Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.


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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$43,570

Median Hourly Wage

$20.95*

Total Employed Nationally

444,530


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.