Substitute Teacher Cover Letter: 4 Templates

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When you begin applying for a job with a job application letter, you must put the best contents prevalent in the job market, as a job application letter is not a casual thing. It has to be prepared in the format of a professional letter.

Use the attached template of the job application letter; it will be a nice way to write the cover letter. It was drafted by going through a good number of job application letters available online by our team of HR professionals for the post of a substitute teacher.

Template: 1

Substitute Teacher Cover Letter

[Mention date]

To,

[Mention name of Hiring manager]

[Mention name of the school/institute]

[Mention address of the school]

Dear [Mr. /Mrs. /Ms.] [Name of the head of the institute]

Here through this application letter, I want to give my candidature for the job position of a substitute teacher in your reputed organization.

I have recently found your posted job regarding this position from [ mention the source] and then after understanding your full job description I decided to give my candidature for this position in your esteemed organization.

I think my educational qualifications and skills is making me fit for this position. I am able to gather different skills and experiences in both my educational life as well as professional life. I completed my educational journey in the year of [ mention year].

And now my age is [ mention age here] and I have a fully organized and self-driven personality, also have a deep passion to grow up my career properly. During my professional life, I joined different positions in various organizations.

I have more than [ mention year’s] of experience in this field. After working with different organizations in various positions I am able to collect the skills and experiences like, communication skills, experience working with children and students, ability to communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others, pass a background check, follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures.

As a substitute teacher, I will be able to fulfill the duties like, Implement and teaching lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consulting with principal or other responsible staff if a lesson plan is not provided,

Keeping the focus on maintaining a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and following classroom and school procedures as directed by the school, leaving notes or completing a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day.

Make proper and regular communication with parents, students, and administrators In a friendly and positive manner, Keep records on attendance, accidents, and incidents, ensure the safety of students at all times, protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

I think this short description of my educational background, experience level, skills, may be helpful for you to shortlist me from the others. Now I am eagerly waiting for your response towards my candidature and I also want to request you to accept my application for this position in your esteemed organization.

Sincerely,

Signature

[Mention your name]

[Mention your address]

[Mention your contact details]

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Template: 2

Substitute Teacher Cover Letter

[Mention date]

To,

[Mention name of hiring manager]

[Mention name of the school/institute]

[Mention address of the school]

Dear [Mr. /Mrs. /Ms.] [Name of the head of the institute],

It is my earnest desire to join [mention your school name] as a substitute teacher. I saw the advertisement for the post of substitute teacher on [mention source] and found it matched my profile. So, I would like to apply for this respective post. 

I do understand the responsibility of a substitute teacher. I will be responsible to teach the students in the absence of their respective teachers. I will be following the instructions provided by the teacher who will be absent. 

I always had desired to work in [mention the school name] because it is one of the esteemed educational institutions in the US and have a unique educational approach. I am confident that I will be definitely eligible to contribute to this reputed educational institute with my educational qualification, skills, and experience and make a positive impact in the lives of the students. 

I had been a brilliant student from the very beginning. I studied in [mention school name] and finished my high school diploma with a percentage of [mention percent]. I was indeed the batch topper not only in my school but also in [mention college name] during my graduation days. I have scored [mention percent] % with specialization in [mention specialization name] from [mention the University name].

I had also interest to pursue my studies further and so I joined [mention the institute] to complete my master’s from [mention university name].  Since I had my ambition to build my career in the teaching field and so I had completed a state-approved teaching education program successfully from [mention the institute]. 

I had started working in [mention the first school name] as a subject teacher in the higher classes. I had been an expert in teaching the subjects of Mathematics and Physics. After that, I got the opportunity to teach in [mention the school name] as a class teacher for a period of [mention the experience period]. I had not only imparted knowledge successfully to the students but also helped them to gain excellent scores in all subjects. I had always maintained strong bonding with the students and parents. 

If I am selected in [mention the school name] then I will be always honest, sincere, dedicated, and regular in my profession as a substitute teacher. 

Kindly do give me a call on [mention your phone number] or send me an email to [email id] for further discussion.

Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

[Mention your name]

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Template: 3

Substitute Teacher Cover Letter

[Mention date]

To,

[Mention name of hiring manager]

[Mention name of the school/institute]

[Mention address of the school]

Dear [Mr. /Mrs. /Ms.] [Name of the head of the institute],

It will be a matter of great honor for me if I get selected to work in the position of substitute teacher in [mention the school name]. [Mention the school name] is the oldest institution in US where more than [mention the number of students] are studying and passing out with excellent marks. The students who have passed out from this institution are actually well established in their respective careers. So it will also be a learning experience for me too as a substitute teacher. 

I found the requirement for the post of substitute teacher on [mention the advertising source] on [mention date] and I find that the talent, skills, and qualifications expected from a substitute exactly matching with mine. I promise that once I am selected in your esteemed institute, I will definitely prove my worth. I would like to share with you some details about my qualification and experience in the field of teaching. 

During my school days, I took the initiative to teach the students who were studying in the junior section. I had been always brilliant in all the subjects and scored the highest marks.  I earned a bachelor’s degree from [mention university name] by studying in [mention the college name].  I had also done my masters in [mention the school name] from [mention the university name] and had been the topper with a percent of [mention percent] %. I also completed a general teacher certification to obtain the license to proceed in my teaching career. 

I had been teaching in [mention the last school name] continuously for a period of [mention the experience] period.  I had been responsible for setting up proper teaching plans and implementing them accordingly. I have been also responsible for preparing progress reports on a periodic basis and coordinating with the parents to discuss further the progress of the students. 

I believe that I am highly eligible to work as a substitute teacher in your highly prestigious institution. I would request you to contact me soon on [mention contact number] or [mention email id].

Thanks and Regards,

[Mention your name]

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Template: 4

Substitute Teacher Cover Letter

[Mention date]

To,

[Mention name of hiring manager]

[Mention name of the school/institute]

[Mention address of the school]

Dear [Mr. /Mrs. /Ms.] [Name of the head of the institute],

I would like to apply for the position of a substitute teacher in your renowned educational institution. I have viewed the advertisement related to the position of substitute teacher on [mention the source] on [mention date]. It would be an honor for me if I would get the chance to work in this respectable post. 

[Mention the school name] is one of the prestigious educational institutions imparting education to all sections of society. I would find myself fortunate to be a part of [mention the school name] which is indulged in humanitarian activities like helping in the upliftment of the poor by offering free education, books, and clothing to the underprivileged children. I too want to absorb myself in humanitarian activities by helping poor children get the best education free of cost. 

I do have my educational qualification, skills, and experience to prove that I am eligible to offer the service as a substitute teacher in the absence of the main teacher. I promise to take classes of the students just as per the direction given by the teacher who is absent. I will follow the rules and regulations of the school. 

I had been a serious student from the very beginning. I studied in [mention the school name] with sincerity and dedication. I always had a helping attitude. / I had always guided the students who really could not perform well in the exams. I had successfully passed out from [mention university name] by studying [mentions the subject] at [mention the college name]. I also cleared the state-approved teacher education program in [mention the institute] with success.

I had been teaching students efficiently in [mention the previous school name] for [mention experience period] years.  I had been guiding the students to overcome their weaknesses and achieve maximum. 

Once I join [ mention school name], I will fulfill the responsibilities as guided by the teacher who will be absent. I will make lesson plans as per his/ her instructions and do my best to deliver the lecture to the students. I am quite eager to meet you all and discuss my career prospects as a substitute teacher.

Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely,

[ mention your name]

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