substitute teacher

noun

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

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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 Another candidate, 27-year-old progressive organizer and substitute teacher Elijah Manley, said Republicans’ redistricting ploy is not Wasserman Schultz’s fault. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Another Black candidate, 27-year-old progressive organizer and substitute teacher Elijah Manley, said Republicans’ redistricting ploy is not Wasserman Schultz’s fault. — Bill Barrow, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for substitute teacher

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