Education roles may expect notice tied to the term, contract, or district policy—not only 14 days. Check your Substitute Teacher contract, align your last day with coverage needs, and document lesson or caseload status. Copy the letter or email below, then use the Substitute Teacher handoff checklist so the page is useful beyond a generic template.
Before you send your Substitute Teacher resignation
Confirm your last day against your schedule, contracts, or credentialing rules. Tell your manager (or charge nurse / lead) first when possible, then send written notice the same day so HR and scheduling have a paper trail.
Keep this page focused on the substitute teacher resignation letter. Two weeks notice stays as a section here—we do not publish a separate competing URL for this role.
Substitute Teacher resignation letter sample
Dear Alex Rivera,
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as Substitute Teacher at Acme Inc. My last working day will be October 3, 2026.
Thank you for the opportunities and support during my time here. I will complete outstanding work and assist with a smooth transition. In particular, I will help with: Leave class notes for the regular teacher.
Please let me know how I can best help during my notice period.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lee
Substitute Teacher resignation email sample
Subject: Resignation - Jordan Lee - Last Day October 3, 2026
Dear Alex Rivera,
Please accept this email as formal notice of my resignation from my position as Substitute Teacher at Acme Inc. My last working day will be October 3, 2026.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with the team. I will document my work and complete a practical handoff before my last day. Please let me know what you would like me to prioritize.
Thank you,
Jordan Lee
Two weeks notice for substitute teacher roles
Education roles may expect notice tied to the term, contract, or district policy—not only 14 days. Check your Substitute Teacher contract, align your last day with coverage needs, and document lesson or caseload status. Put the calendar date in your letter—do not only write “in two weeks.” For a general two weeks template, see the two weeks notice letter or two weeks notice email.
What should a substitute teacher resignation letter include?
A clear resignation statement, your title (Substitute Teacher), company name, exact last working day, a brief thank-you, and an offer to help with the handover. Use the checklist below for role-specific tasks.
How much notice should I give?
Education roles may expect notice tied to the term, contract, or district policy—not only 14 days. Check your Substitute Teacher contract, align your last day with coverage needs, and document lesson or caseload status. This is general information, not legal advice.
Should I send a letter or an email?
Either works in most US workplaces. Email is common for shift and clinical roles. Tell your manager first when you can, then send written notice the same day.
Do I need a separate two weeks notice page for this role?
No. Keep two weeks notice as a section on this role page (or set your last day accordingly) so we do not create competing URLs like /nurse-two-weeks-notice/.