substitute teacher

noun

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

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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 In 2022, Rollins was working as a full-time substitute teacher at Schoder. Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The Miami Dolphins’ current head coach is compared to a substitute teacher, many of whom spend all day babysitting a classroom instead of instructing it. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025 Three adults were also fatally shot: Mike Hill, the school custodian; Katherine Koonce, the head of the school; and substitute teacher Cynthia Peak. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for substitute teacher

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