The new substitute program in Florida has gotten some attention
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Obviously. They're skipping all sorts of steps to make sure the teachers can teach. Also, most substitutes need at least 90 college credits.
I don't know about Florida but where I am all you need is a high school diploma and experience working with children. College education just allows you to work longer before you need to renew your license. It's a joke but everyone knows that substitute teaching is a thinly disguised babysitting gig. If Florida is purging groomers then this is a more than acceptable price to pay. For 3rd grade the big thing is being able to work with kids. Any retard can teach the content.
For real, I did that for a bit before I landed a full-time teaching job (which I washed out of quick af lol) and iirc the reqs were being 21 or older and having a high school diploma. Good for any grade and any subject.
I saw the early-childhood education majors so I can confirm! I am very skeptical K-5 needs a 4 year degree.
Most of the substitutes I've met have been fully certified teachers, but borderline retarded and on the outs with the union. I'm not sure the degree really helps.