substitute teacher

noun

US
: a teacher who teaches a class when the usual teacher is not available

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Licensing records show that Wachner has a valid permit as a substitute teacher with Indianapolis Public Schools. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025 Bednarz, who has also been a substitute teacher, a community activist and a block club president, argued that Johnson placed Burnett allies on the committee charged with recommending an appointee. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 Set in the fictional Arlen, Texas, the original series followed the life of Hank Hill, an enthusiastic seller of propane and propane accessories; his wife, Peggy, local Boggle champ and substitute teacher; and their son, Bobby, who defied any expectation his father had for a son. Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025 One of Jack Black's best roles came more than 20 years ago in 2003's School of Rock, in which the comedian plays a guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher for reasons. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for substitute teacher

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