Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term to increase by 2.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 556,100 to 567,000 jobs. Its estimate of 65,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($41,670), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
556,100
Projected employment (2034)
567,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
65,000
Pay & Preparation
$41,670
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.62/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.62/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.5/5) • Monitoring (3.38/5) • Instructing (3.38/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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