How to Include Substitute Teaching Experience on a Resume

by Faizah Imani

Many indviduals work as substitute teachers to earn extra income on the side. However, some refrain from putting this experience on a resume. It is common practice to tailor a resume towards the type of job you are seeking. If you are seeking a job in the childcare or education industry, sub experience looks good on your resume. It also looks good for jobs that require management skills, the ability to relate to others and the ability to follow rules and regulations.

1. List the name of the school district as your employer, instead of listing a specific school. Include the city and state the school district is located in.

2. Include your job title as “Substitute Teacher.” Because subs are not assigned to teach a specific subject, there is no need to specify a subject area.

3. Include the dates of your employment with the school district. For the start date, list the date you were approved to begin substitute teaching for the district, not the date you were first called in to sub. If you still do sub work with the district, from time to time, do not put an end date. As an example, indicate “January 2, 2001 to Present.”

4. List your daily duties as accomplishments instead of a chore list. Include the grade range you substitute for. Mention how many students you oversee per class. Talk about how you successfully maintain order in the classroom. Use bullet formatting when listing your accomplishments.

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