substitute teacher

noun

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

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Henry first got involved with education working as a substitute teacher in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The exchange was just one of the many unexpected questions Warren fielded during his day as a celebrity substitute teacher. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 His wife was a substitute teacher and his daughter teaches in the district. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 Eyde is an elementary school substitute teacher in the Independence School District, according to a news release from Candice Jamoles, a public affairs specialist for the Department of Justice. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for substitute teacher

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“Substitute teacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/substitute%20teacher. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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