A cover letter for a Substitute Teacher should list the subjects and levels that you’ve taught and your ability to control a class.
Let the school know how flexible you are, too.
How much notice do you need that you’ll be called in to teach – can the school call that day if the regular teacher calls in sick?
Are you available for long term subbing if a teacher is out on maternity leave?
- This below Substitute Teacher Cover Letter Template can be downloaded in Word Document. You can then custom-tailor it for your needs.
The interviewer might want to know why you’re interested in substituting instead of looking for a steady position, therefore prepare an answer or two for this question.
Substitute Teacher Cover Letter Sample
Ruth Young
Street Address, City, State, Zip | Cell Phone | Email Address
Today’s date
Mrs. Susan Miller
Green School
Address, City, State, zip
Re: Job Post – Substitute Teacher
Dear Ms. Miller,
In reference to the job posting for a substitute teacher that was advertised in this week’s issue of Classroom Chatter, I am attaching my resume.
As it states, I have a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and have been teaching in public schools for 18 years.
I enjoy the challenge of meeting new students and can either continue the scheduled material according to the primary teacher’s lesson plan or can teach stand-alone units in areas of citizenship, art, hygiene and health, or other subjects.
As an experienced teacher of all grades in the elementary school system, I’ve realized that a fascinating lesson is the best prevention for disruptive behavior, and have never had a class take advantage of my status as the substitute.
I have taught English, mathematics, art, music, creative writing, social sciences, and history, and am open to learning new areas.
My teaching experience includes using a variety of teaching methods – discussions, games, instruction, worksheets, learning in groups, etc., and for long term substituting I incorporate class trips into the curriculum, to enable students to see and experience concretely what they learn in class (for example, taking the class to a factory when we learn about the Industrial Revolution).
My schedule is flexible and I am usually available even on short notice.
I am willing to substitute for class periods, a full day, or for long term.
Please let me know when it would be convenient to come to your school for an interview and if you’d like me to deliver a model lesson.
Thank you for your time.
Ruth Young
Teaching Cover Letters