substitute teacher

noun

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

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Set in the tumultuous near-future of Indonesia in 2027, The Siege at Thorn High follows Edwin, a young substitute teacher at a school for juvenile delinquents, whose own inner demons complicate his battle for survival once the school turns into a battleground. Sara Merican, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 Steve Williams has been serving as a Prescott patrol officer for two years, according to a statement from city officials, but was serving as substitute teacher at Woodbury High School earlier this week when students began to speak out. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024 As a substitute teacher, classes ranged from kindergarten to special needs. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 From a singer and a chef to a substitute teacher, these women have battled the physical discomfort, mental stress, and societal stigma associated with these conditions, all while forging successful careers. Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for substitute teacher 

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