substitute teacher

noun

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

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The school district said that a substitute teacher would be filling in for Amy during her leave. Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 The attorney noted Smith has lived in South Florida for the past 25 years, has family in the area, and works as a substitute teacher and a security officer in Broward County. Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Collins criticized Donalds’ ties to Larry Wilcoxson, a former senior political adviser and substitute teacher who was charged in 2006 with three counts of child molestation. Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 Known to students as a steady and supportive presence on campus, Ashman spent his retirement years working as a substitute teacher, continuing a lifetime of service that began in the military. Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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