Definition of substitute teacher
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: a teacher who teaches a class when the usual teacher is not available
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“Substitute teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/substitute%20teacher. Accessed 29 Jul. 2021.
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