My dream job: A job where I can work as much or as little as I want.
With a Bachelors completed and some effort, Substitute teaching is a job for the gypsy in us all. To substitute teach in California you have to complete a couple of steps. Once you jump through these hoops and get signed up with a district, you’re in. What you
As a substitute you can expect to fill in for anyone and everyone in a school system. I have worked in the teen mother center with 4 infants on my lap, advanced high school chemistry class and as an elementary reading specialist. Depending on which school district you sign up for, you will make from $90-$120/day. Here is what you usually need to become a substitute teacher in California public schools.
1) a Bachelors Degree (you will need to get an Official Transcript from your undergrad to submit with your application
2) a passing score on your CBEST (California’s Basic Educational Skills Test) You can sign up for this test on http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CAW-exams.html and it costs $40
3) a recent TB Test. You can get this test at most doctors or urgent care centers. It is a two appointment test (usually 3 days apart) and will cost about $20
4) patience to fill out all the paperwork many school districts need.
Good Luck!
