: a teacher who teaches a class when the usual teacher is not available
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At Elmhurst, the coach — who also works as a substitute teacher at the school — reported the death threat to police.—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 The Midlothian Independent School District (ISD) tells PEOPLE that Jones worked as a substitute teacher at Heritage High School and Baxter Elementary for a total of four days over the last 12 months.—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 Detectives said Gonzales was a substitute teacher at schools in the Lynwood and Compton area.—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025 Diana Isom, a 28-year-old substitute teacher, said PBS programs have made a difference for her autistic son, who initially had difficulty speaking and walking but now is at kindergarten level while still in preschool.—Kim Chandler, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for substitute teacher
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