Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
25-3031.00
Bright Outlook Updated 2022

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Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
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Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
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SVP Range
2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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Median wages (2021)
$14.47 hourly, $30,100 annual
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Employment (2020)
536,900 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)
Faster than average (10% to 15%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030)
71,400
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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