substitute teacher

noun

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

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My favorite episodes are the ones with guest star Hannah Whitley as Moriah Van Helsing, Elijah’s cool older sister and Wilson Hall substitute teacher. Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025 Trustee Demetrio Gonzalez Hoy, the lone vote against the measure, warned that tripling the daily substitute teacher rate could be seen as a union busting tactic that would also encourage staff to strike longer. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025 He was placed on administrative leave earlier this month, leaving his classroom with a substitute teacher. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Schools may apply for scholarships to cover student admission, transportation reimbursement, substitute teacher coverage and class program add-ons. Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for substitute teacher

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