Professionals of Substitute Teaching
By: Chantell Jo
Language: en
Categories: Education, Courses
Substitute teaching is real teaching! Hi, I’m Chantell and this is the show that finally gives substitute teachers the respect, support, and professional recognition they deserve. This podcast delivers practical strategies, real‑world classroom tools, and confidence‑boosting insights designed to help substitutes walk into any classroom feeling prepared, capable, and valued. Each episode tackles the challenges substitutes face most—classroom management, student engagement, building respect, navigating unpredictable environments, and teaching with clarity and confidence. You’ll hear actionable tips, ready‑to‑use instructional tools, behavior strategies that actually work, and stories from the field that remind you you’re not alone. Wh...
Episodes
4| The Fine Line of Communication TMI
Jan 10, 2026Have you ever been in a room with a group or in an online group chat and someone says or posts something and your immediate reaction is TMI TMI!!! Too much information!!! There are absolutely times when this is the case, and when it comes to communicating in schools there is a difference between overcommunicating information for clarity and breaching confidentiality.
In this episode we are talking about our final ABCs of Professionalism, the How, the What, and the Who of letter C - Communication. You need to know how you are communicating information, what information should be...
Duration: 00:15:163| The ABCs of Professionalism: Key ProSub Behaviors
Jan 08, 2026I promised the full ABCs of Professionalism so today we are talking about B — Behavior. Learn four basic behaviors every substitute teacher needs to build a strong, reliable reputation: Be Prepared, Be Punctual, Be Prudent, and Be Discerning.
Prepare confidently for any grade level, know why punctuality matters in schools, what professional (and practical) wardrobe choices look like for different age groups, and how to set healthy conversational boundaries with students using lighthearted redirect responses.
Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with a fellow substitute teacher who wants to level up t...
Duration: 00:12:002| The ABCs of Professionalism: The Essential Attitude That Sets Great Subs Apart
Jan 08, 2026Have you ever wondered how you could set yourself apart from other substitute teachers? What would it take for you to be called in regularly or to even be asked to fill a long-term position? Today we’re talking about the Essentials for ProSub Success. something that sets the great ProSub apart from the rest: professionalism.
You, my friend, are pursuing a calling that requires the specialized skills and knowledge of teaching. That is the difference between being a substitute teacher and being a Professional Substitute Teacher.
Key Question: “How can I present myself in the mo...
Duration: 00:14:141| 5 Substitute Teaching Benefits You May Not Know About
Jan 06, 2026So many aspiring ProSubs complete their training… and then freeze. They never apply, never step into a classroom, and never discover the career that could change their lives. Why? Because their questions go unanswered—and unanswered questions grow into uncertainty, confusion, and fear.
In this episode of Professionals of Substitute Teaching (POST), I’m pulling back the curtain on the real concerns future ProSubs are carrying and the surprising benefits they often never hear about.
I’ll show you why now is an incredible time to step confidently into this profession. From choosing assignmen...
Duration: 00:12:37Professionals of Substitute Teaching Introduction
Jan 02, 2026Chantell is a 30+ year experienced education administrator and teacher. In the Professionals of Substitute Teaching podcast her mission is to inspire, motivate, and empower you with practical skills, professional strategies and real talk that builds your confidence to become the absolute best professional substitute teacher you can be.
Duration: 00:05:41