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This is my first summer as a teacher and I could not for the life of me spend my June comfortably without feeling guilty for not working and now that it’s July , my body is letting me be comfortable but now school starts soon again 😭 anyone felt like this ? submitted by /u/NoelK132 [link] [comments]
So my district is yet again investing in a new gradebook system. It seems like every 3 years they got to Shell out money for something new that's far more complicated than the last one. Well, I was invited to go ahead and learn about the new system and how to teach it to the teachers on my campus once they come back from summer break. I got paid to do it, so I said okay. I had a lull in my vacation schedule and the extra money was going towards my daughter's birthday gift. So I did the 2 days of training which were tedious and very boring. On the second day of training, they are having us prepare our lessons on how we were going to teach the educators on our campus. It took me all of 5 minutes to come up with what I was going to do. After I was done, it was pointing out that I did not have a Icebreaker. I quite purposefully did not have an icebreaker. In my humble opinion, they are, for the most part, useless and a waste of time. So I told them that I was not going to do it. Icebreaker
I with have all cotaught math this year. My coteachers for the last two years have sat at their desk and done paperwork around the clock minus the bare minimum to keep admin off their backs. I want this year to be different, but I can’t say “Yeah, you’re not just gonna sit on your ass this year, I need you up helping.” Anyone found success with this? Does a simple conversation do it? submitted by /u/yonicsymbol [link] [comments]
This will be my 31st year teaching elementary. This summer has felt so good on my nervous system, that I feel it's time to hang up the boots. I have 5 years left on my mortgage, but I've worked on my calculations and will be ok with my pension. I love a simple life and want to be able to enjoy my health while I still can. submitted by /u/Sensitive-Display800 [link] [comments]
I've been in this group for a few months now and I've seen some really good ideas get put out here. Some really eye opening moments at that. I was wondering, how helpful has this subreddit been as a community to you? How much have you learned over the years with help from this community? And what are some of the biggest things you have taken away and the best advice you have received? submitted by /u/Traditional-Road-164 [link] [comments]
i have about fifteen students attending summer school period 1. so one girl walks into the room with her friends as i am setting up tables and materials, decides to turn off the lights, and then puts on sunglasses, and runs straight into a wall near the whiteboard. right after that, everything is normal for her. she goes right back to her seat and starts talking with her friends. high school, grade 10, south bronx, ny submitted by /u/Ancient_Alfalfa3099 [link] [comments]
I checked my work emails to see if we have had gotten information about staff orientation week as it will start in two weeks from now. I got an email asking teachers to send in our 2 favorite quotes or mottos for the ice breaker activity. Frankly, the quotes and mottos I like are the kind that pisses off people in authority, so it is a bad idea. Also, I doubt they would appreciate Dungeon Crawler Carl quotes. I want to fly under the radar. So what are boring quotes/mottos that I can use for my part? Edit: I love all of your comments. I can't decide which one I want to use. submitted by /u/wicked_spooks [link] [comments]
Okay, so. Like almost all of us, I’m worried about the plunging ability of students to read. I’ve already started unplugging and de-Chromebooking and returning to pen and paper. However, I actually want them to read. For fun. For the hell of it. Problem is, I’ve never done it effectively. Recently when I had time set aside for independent reading of a book of their own choice, most of them stared at THE SAME PAGE week after week. All they did was wait out the clock. I obviously need to make them accountable. But how? Here are some issues I was hoping to get help on. IN CLASS. Whatever they do for accountability needs to be done in class, or all I’ll get is AI slop. NO PRESENTATIONS. Everyone hates them and we don’t have time. A three-minute presentation would take a minimum of a hundred and five class minutes. NO VIDEOS. All I’ll get will be AI slop, but video. THOUGHT-PROVOKING. I actually want them to think about the books they are reading—not answer bullshit like “In chapter 5, what
One of the students in my uni class talked all the time about how she and her mom (teacher at her old high school) would constantly talk about the other teachers and such, good or bad, how they were doing, "I can't believe xyz happened", what crazy thing they said in front of students or in the break room, etc. This got me wondering about how teachers who are parents of kids in the school they work at have perceptions change about their co-workers or even their own kids. Have your kids told you something surprising, good, or bad, about your co-workers/their other teachers? Have your co-workers told you something surprising about your own kid? (This is flaired as Humor, but if you have something that's not humorous, feel free to talk about it, too! I just didn't know which flair to add for a question like this.) submitted by /u/iiappie [link] [comments]
Just taking a moment to reflect on the past year. There was a time where myself as a special Ed teacher did not have an assistant assigned to the room and this went on for 3 months - due to the ages, ratio and needs of the students this is required and written into some IEPs for students who need a 1:1 so with that alone, compliance was not being met. I didn’t outright complain, I advocated for my students and their needs, I gathered data to support it. In the most respectful and data driven way possible, I made the classes needs know without it being me as an individual being the squeaky wheel. Then once the classrooms needs were clearly know, and admin was trying to put subs in there daily, which in itself is exhausting to have to basically train a new sub each and every day in a classroom of unique needs, there was a stretch of time where they did not have subs or needed to put them elsewhere. I walked into the office to get my mail and without even a “good morning” I was met with “
I am introverted teachers who really loves the calms and quit of the summer holidays after the school year, but i sometimes miss my students and my work in general. Tell me how you spend your summers please and give me some recommendations. Thanks a lot in advance. submitted by /u/jaberbenahmed [link] [comments]
"The female robot, named Sally, will have a “lifelike appearance” with silicone skin and long brown hair, Kiguel said in an interview with New York Focus. It will be stationary in a seated position but have a wide range of upper-body movements and facial expressions. Students will use a unique identification code when interacting with the robot during class, allowing it to access their learning data and provide personalized support based on their past communication with the avatar, Kiguel said. “They’ll be able to say, ‘Hey, I’m student number 1234,’ and then the robot will be like, ‘Hey, we were talking about this yesterday, do you want to continue that conversation?” https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2026/07/upstate-ny-school-district-will-deploy-a-humanoid-robot-teacher-this-fall.html submitted by /u/monkeydave [link] [comments]
I just wish I could reliably be compensated for this job. It sucks to like and be good at my profession, but to fully understand that there is a ceiling to how much I can expect to be paid. 🫠 submitted by /u/subtlemethod2020 [link] [comments]
I'm sharing a deeply personal experience that affects/influences my career as an educator. I'm intentionally leaving out identifying details because I don't want anyone identified or accused. I'm genuinely looking for advice from fellow educators. I just completed my first year as a full-time high school English teacher in New Jersey and that's part of why I'm struggling with this. When I was 15, turning 16, I became involved with a statutory situation with an adult man who was 31/32 years old. The relationship lasted approximately 18 months to 2 years. During that time, he was mentally, emotionally, sexually, and psychologically abusive. Years later, while I was earning my Master's in Teaching, I unexpectedly walked into one of my graduate classes and discovered that the perpetrator was also a student in the program, in my same class! Seeing him again gave me a nervous breakdown, triggered PTSD and severe depression caused me to withdraw from my graduate program. I spent several month
My summer vacation started June 26 and I go back August 5… I’m on the east coast and everyone else I know has an extra 4 weeks off! My last school was even worse and I went back July 21. I feel like I just started my break and I already only have 2-3 weeks left 🥲. submitted by /u/Big-Requirement-4162 [link] [comments]
Anyone else feel like we’re the most disrespected professions out there? I’ve been seeing so many posts lately across social media of people who genuinely believe we have an easy job that is well compensated because we have summers off. I’ve even heard it directly from people and I always just take the high road. It’s honestly insane to me. If my job is so easy, well compensated, and I have all of this amazing time off, then you do it 🙂 submitted by /u/rledesma530 [link] [comments]
Is it okay to post bikini pics on my Insta? They aren’t revealing, and I am a kindergarten teacher. I am still young and want to know what others think. Edit: I am private!! I do have some co-workers who followed me first. submitted by /u/Educational-Orchid81 [link] [comments]
Hello everyone, I need advice because I feel totally unprofessional and stupid. I am starting my first teaching job after being laid off last year, and I was given a mentor and she’s the nicest person. Well I just got an email saying “Hi! This is our shirts for the fifth grade team, would you like me to order yours?” Well I’ve been out of work all summer and am negative $100 until I receive my first paycheck so I was so excited and replied “That would be awesome! I’m a large and I’ll be able to reimburse you on the 25th when we get our first paycheck, thank you!” I just reread the email and I’m realizing I think we was just offering to place the order for me? I’m so broke I can’t drop $30 on a custom shirt right now, but I’m wondering if this might have made her uncomfortable. I emailed back apologizing if I misread the email, letting her know she didn’t have to buy it but now I’m wondering if I’m making this a bigger issue than it is. It’s been really hard financially since being laid
Hello, I am a 4th grade teacher in an elementary school with a very high population of English learners, like 75%+ of my class. The vast majority of my students, even my non-ELs, come to me reading 2-3 grade levels below. If you know 4th grade, you know that the ELA texts are incredibly complex and require a lot of vocabulary and background knowledge. We use HMH Into Reading (blegh). With that background, does anyone have an annotation strategy that works across genres and that the students would be able to utilize on computer-based state testing? I want to give them a concrete strategy to break down complex texts, but if it’s dependent on marking up a text it won’t help them on state testing where they can only highlight or use blank scrap paper. I want them to have something they can engage in while reading that gives them confidence that they can work through something above their level. I know there is no silver bullet, but I haven’t been able to find an annotation strategy or read
Just wrapped up my 8th year of teaching primary school (non U.S.). Today, I start my 4 weeks summer holiday. Obviously, it won't be all sun and relaxation. I need to prepare the curriculum for September's classes, currently adapting material to integrate GEN A.I. into the lessons, but it's great to get a break. How amazing is this profession? Every year, some former students come back to say hi, often those with younger siblings in the school. This year the first cohort of students I taught in '18 started university, it was a great feeling to see these students at the start of their adult lives coming back to say hi an see their old teachers, I only spent a year with that particular cohort so did not touch their lives as much as other colleagues, but I was still heart warming yo see them again. To me, it only feels like yesterday that they were running around on the playground. For them, it was literally nearly half a lifetime ago. Seeing old faces return, smiling and telling us how th
In most states, compulsory attendance laws are in place to keep students showing up to school. But when a kid is just completing apathetic and not turning anything in or participating in any activities, the state should be stepping in to get them back on track. A lot of the time, this stems from neglectful parents who don’t give a shit about their child. It can also stem from undiagnosed mental health problems or disorders. If the state is going to force children to attend school, what’s the point when the student can just sit in class on their iPad and say, “Fuck off,” to their teachers all day? submitted by /u/leviwrites [link] [comments]
I am a high school teacher due with my first in October and need to return to work in December. I plan on breast feeding/pumping, but I just got my class schedule for next year and I have last block prep and last lunch. This means I would be teaching from 7:15 to 12:30 with no break…but am I entitled to an earlier one if I need it for pumping? Would it be unreasonable for me to request the first lunch period instead so that I would get my break at 11 instead of 12:30? Other pumping moms, how did your school handle this? I wanted to crowd source some opinions before I go to my union rep because he’s a guy and I feel awkward discussing it with him 😬 submitted by /u/gymnastkaori [link] [comments]
Hi, I am a first year teacher in California. Recently I got a job and was unaware that it was temporary until I saw the contract. The position on edjoin didn’t mention it. I noticed that on the contract end termination date it said subject to change. Is this common? Also any advice for temporary teaching positions? For example, should I be buying anything for my classroom or just work with what I have. Basically tell me what you wish you knew about temporary contracts. I know this is common, but a little bummed out about it since I turned down other prob1 positions. submitted by /u/ComfortableDot654 [link] [comments]
So, after many promises last year of admin saying they will ensure I have an actual yearbook class, working my ass off to build up a program I was not experienced in, and getting tons of kids passionate about making a yearbook I was presented with two yearbook classes…. That are filled with kids who did not take the prerequisites to get into yearbook. Half these kids I don’t know and they let in others who barely passed the first time around. They kicked out one of my editors and all 4 of my experienced seniors I was going to put in leadership positions. Leaving me with 1 junior and 4 sophomores who have never done yearbook but took the pre requisites that can do work and then 20 random students I can do nothing with. I gave them a list of 21 kids who had proved themselves responsible and capable who all confirmed with me that they were so excited to be in the class and had made the yearbook before. evidently that did not matter whatsoever. I was sent the disappointing rosters in email
I have an interview this Thursday! It’s my first one and I’m super excited and a little nervous. Any tips or suggestions for my first interview? submitted by /u/beccalicious11 [link] [comments]
Preferably middle school teachers. I am a middle school elective teacher, but kids can’t choose my class. Students are assigned to my class in random. There are very little elective classes available in my middle school which I find so odd. When I was in middle school, we had home ec, workshop, drama, language classes, etc that we could choose to take. However, my current middle school does not have any of those offerings. I know a lot depends on funding, but the district I work at is definitely not low on funding and the middle school I went to was not in a wealthy area. What gives? I am just wondering if this is the new norm and would love to hear about different middle schools. submitted by /u/mpteach [link] [comments]
Was just thinking about my sociology teacher and how much respect I do have for her , when i was fucking up the most in year 12, she was the one who rewired my brain and put me back into accountability and was a teacher that I truly appreciated for being honest, but actually considerate with how its given- but with all the demands and mundanity of marking. How on earth do you guys manage? submitted by /u/ForwardAd3970 [link] [comments]
This will be my 8th year as a co-teacher. I've had 5 co-teachers since the start, and the majority of them have been great to work with. We work well together, plan well, deal with behaviors somewhat well (as much as we can, etc.) and it was an overall good experience. This year, that all may change. Our school has a big change in schedule as far as teachers moving subjects and new teachers coming in. So I expected a change in my schedule already. But what I didn't expect was who I would be paired with this year. To keep it short, I have not heard great things about her. I don't know the specifics, but the 3 SPED co-teachers she was with in the last 2 years have told me to "be prepared - she needs a LOT of support". The students walk all over her. The class is chaos when the other co-teachers aren't in the room. The co-teachers have to deal with behaviors most of the time because she doesn't know how to control the classroom. She never planned lessons with the SPED co-teachers. She wou
This will be my 19th year in education. I’ve taught elementary, middle school, high school, and college. I’ve been fortunate enough to win Faculty of the Year a couple of times, including at the state level, and I’ve also left schools mid-year because they weren’t the right fit. Before all of that, I spent ten years in the Army. Maybe that’s why I don’t buy the idea that *one thing* is going to save education. Every few years we get a new silver bullet: Whole Language. Balanced Literacy. Science of Reading. AI. Rigor. Engagement. Relationships. Whatever the buzzword of the moment happens to be. Here’s what I’ve learned: kids are gloriously inconvenient. I’ve seen kindergarteners who thrive with rich, authentic reading experiences. I’ve also worked with community college technical writing students who desperately needed explicit phonics and even phonemic awareness. Dogma makes for good conference keynotes, but not always good teaching. The kids in front of us should drive the instructio
I backdoor-ed my way into teaching. I’m also an athletic trainer and our principal approached me a few years back asking if I was interested in teaching sports medicine. I remember those first several days/weeks the feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, and feeling like I was drinking from a firehose and wondering what I’d gotten myself into because I had zero background in education. So, all that to say, if I can figure it out, you can too! More than happy to help anyone who feels overwhelmed or nervous just starting out. So as we in the Deep South get started in the next three weeks, know that what you’re feeling is not abnormal! Maybe, like me, education wasn’t your background or your initial plans but you found yourself here anyway. It’s the best decision I ever made. submitted by /u/RiverSuch7856 [link] [comments]
One thing I've really learned throughout my years in the classroom is how a quick thank you can shift the vibe of the classroom. Obviously, it doesn't make up for having an actual classroom management system, but it can be a powerful shift in the moment. For example, if the class comes in a little rowdy, saying a quick thank you to those following expectations can quickly get more kids on task. If you notice that only 5 out of 30 students are on task, saying thank you to the ones who are on task will get a few more students focused. It's something students really crave, positive acknowledgement. There still needs to be consequences for major things, but "thank you" can help get most kids focused and on task. submitted by /u/Consistent-Row-9551 [link] [comments]
Midwest teacher here, kindergarten. Summer PD for me starts tomorrow and then school in 2 weeks. I love summer break as a teacher. It feels like I’m a kid again and I don’t have to worry about work or money and now it’s over and I’m just so sad. Currently making breakfast at 2pm because I don’t even have an appetite, I just know I should eat because I’m helping a friend move in a couple of hours. Just wanted to vent and make space for others who are heading back to work and feel that dread. submitted by /u/Smilemeaaa [link] [comments]
I was just hired on as a GED teacher in a federal prison. I have recently been teaching high school biology, and was curious if anyone on here has experience teaching in federal corrections? From what I’ve gathered, the inmates aren’t as bad as high schoolers. I know we have more support from staff, don’t have to deal with parents, or students not being held accountable. I’m very excited but looking for any insight if yall have some! submitted by /u/booknuttt [link] [comments]
So I want to start off by clarifying that I do think PBIS is a crock of shit and you should not be rewarded for doing the bare minimum!! but I want to try having little shout out tickets this year in like a raffle jar for each class and just randomly pulling names whenever I feel like. I think it’s just a cool thing for classroom culture and hopefully it allows kids to be recognized that aren’t always recognized. Besides candy, I’m thinking stickers and scented pencils. Fidgets are cool but I don’t want to just like, give kids more useless plastic to lose you know. Thoughts? submitted by /u/indigocapcowboy [link] [comments]
I have a student next year with these accommodations: *Structured classroom with consistent rules and routines *Small group and one-to-one learning Just wondering what you think of these for high school classes. submitted by /u/pinkrobotlala [link] [comments]
I’ve been asked a few times to come in over summer for unpaid work. Looking to see if I’m so confused because of a generational difference. Key details: - Admin are paid through summer, I am not (paycheck is for 10 months) - I taught summer school so I am already on the only two weeks I’ve really had off -The first time was for 10 hours over two days and we didn’t find out it was unpaid until we got there. - I was asked to come in for an hour to speak to some summer students which would involve me putting my son in daycare and traveling 40 mins round trip My mom was a teacher and principal and is of the opinion that it’s a way to show you are part of the team and get better evaluations, but I just want to be an English teacher. I have 0 aspirations to be in leadership, but somehow being “just a teacher” isn’t making sense to anyone but me… I appreciate that they see so much in me and rely on me, but I want to set boundaries around unpaid work. How would you go about this? Am I missing
Growing up, I remember classmates saying things like: "My little brother tore my notebook." "There was a wedding at my house." "The electricity went out." As a teacher now, I'm curious. What's the funniest excuse a student has ever given you that made it difficult not to laugh? submitted by /u/Ancient_Tap_351 [link] [comments]
I'm finishing my first year as a middle school ELA teacher, but my goal has always been to teach high school ELA. I applied for high school positions when I was hired, but middle school was the opportunity that came up. I've been applying again this hiring season, but I haven't had much luck. Is one year of teaching experience usually not enough to move into a high school position? Do most districts expect you to spend a few years in your first position before making that move? I do have previous teaching experience overseas, although it was in ESL, so I'm not completely new to teaching. For those of you who started in middle school, how long did it take before you were able to move to high school? Or is it just a tough market right now? submitted by /u/Motor-Specific-3516 [link] [comments]
In my 20’s I left behind teaching Elementary Art after getting my first job in Detroit. I was so unprepared for the experience despite being fresh out of college and very eager to make a difference in the field. I panicked after a few months and left. I went back into Graphic Design and then Veterinary Medicine and didn’t look back until now. I’m 48 and still have some years left to work before I’d even consider retiring and I do like working with kids. I believe I’m still passionate about teaching kids art. most of all my maturity and life experiences have molded me to be better equipped to handle teaching than when I was in my 20s. How do I get re-certified to teach in Michigan? I heard about the Teachers of Tomorrow program but I don’t have $5,000 to give them. Is there a less expensive way? submitted by /u/cmw_vegan [link] [comments]
I am 31 years old; I have a bachelors degree in electrical engineering, and I am considering becoming a teacher. I was wondering if there is a way to fast track someone who already has a bachelor’s degree to become a teacher. submitted by /u/Tiny_Maintenance8277 [link] [comments]
Hey folks, I am a 27-year-old dude in NC with a couple of degrees in filmmaking. Apparently, I qualify to teach English because of the exorbitant amount of creative writing courses I took. I have no experience teaching k12 (outside of a couple of days subbing), nor a teaching degree. That said, the profession does interest me (I was looking to be a professor when I went to grad school), and I see a need in my community. Recently, I applied to a few schools in my area, and I now have an interview in 2 days for an 8th grade ELA teacher position. After accepting this interview slot, it occured to me I have no idea what to expect. So veteran teachers and newbies alike, what should I expect? Vibes, questions, how to present myself etc. All is very helpful. Edits: to grammar because that was embarrassing. submitted by /u/RentedJazzmaster [link] [comments]
I’m a second year teacher teaching high school students! My first year was great. I loved the kids and I loved my job. I’m going to a new school where nobody knows me, what are some tips! As a younger teacher I want these kids to take me seriously. As a first year I was too lenient. How do I set my expectations day 1 to let the students know they can’t take advantage of me because I’m young and new? I had a problem class this past year, and as the year went on I got so much more confident. It was much easier to handle behavior. I want to be channeling that all year. I know it’s a learning curve and I’m still pretty inexperienced. I was thinking I want to establish some basic ground rules (like core 4 rules or something) that represent my personal expectations without being overwhelming. I know if u start out too lenient it is almost impossible to walk it back. Obviously I still want to come across as kind. I love working with high schoolers. I want them to have a positive experience, b
I need to know if I did the right thing. For context I completed my first year of teaching in may. I student taught at this school and got a job there. I was ecstatic. I loved my job. I worked so hard through student teaching to make the right impression, to land the job, and to feel comfortable. I got great evaluations (especially for a first year) and LOVED my coworkers. The day before spring break I got pink slipped. I was DEVASTATED ( it was also my birthday lol) I had worked so hard all year and this crushed me. My principal said it wasn’t my fault and it was due to enrollment dropping. Basically they were gonna have another teacher do my job and his job since there wasn’t enough kids to need a full time teacher. I was really bothered by how the whole thing was handled because many of my colleagues went and said that they thought this was the wrong choice. It completely messed up how the next year was going to look because of this shift. It seemed like the kids weren’t being prior
I teach in a 70-year-old building and my classroom is pretty musty. Any advice for something to help freshen it up that is: affordable to sustain, not overly perfume-y, and won’t trigger students’ allergies? ETA- wow, thanks everyone! Great ideas here, thank you!!! submitted by /u/Ok-Steak4530 [link] [comments]
I’m a first year teacher in middle school math. In college, my professors would talk about implementing a flexible seating arrangement. I have different kinds of chairs that I can bring into my classroom, but I want to hear from teachers who have tried this before I do it. How’d it go? Pros? Cons? What different rules did you try? My idea is that I will teach with students at their desks and then they may move around during independent work time. I have a couch, floor cushions, pillows, and varying types of chairs. Edit: It’s been about 30 minutes since I’ve posted, and I’ve already gotten lots of good advice. Here’s what I’m thinking: - I could use flexible seating as a reward for good behavior. - If I do it, it should be introduced later in the year. - I need to create clear consequences. - Rules to avoid fights over seating. - It will be accessible and not leave any student out. - Nothing that can break from weight, nothing too small, and probably not seating with fuzzy fabrics. I a
For all teachers, please tell me if this is normal behavior of a school district and that’s why I can’t get another job. Last year was my first year as a teacher. I applied around and got a job as an upper elementary grade teacher at a charter school. (The only reason I applied to this position was because relatives of mine had helped start up the school a long time ago and their kids had gone there). I decided to accept the position because it was the grade I wanted and had worked with through college. About a week after being offered the job, they called and said they wanted to switch me to a very young grade because they thought I would be “the perfect fit.” I didn’t love the idea but said yes because I figured a job is a job and the lower-grade curriculum is simpler. The school year started and it was a learning curve for me, one because obviously as a first year teacher, things would be new, but also because the school was very heavy on student discipline. I was observed at least
I am a high school English teacher and I have $100 credit to use on Zazzle. Normally, I'm a big proponent of not spending your own money on classroom supplies, but the store credit was a reimbursement from a previous order & I wanna put it to good use! A few things to consider: - I'm going into year 14 and I don't need any classroom decor. - I currently have the following items I made on vistaprint in previous school years: business cards designed as punchcards, business cards designed as homework passes, custom postcards to send home. - I've also created the following things and added them to my cart already: custom mouse pad with my cat's face on it, custom grading stamp where I can check boxes for common writing fixes. So, with all that said – If you were in my position, what would you spend the money on? Any creative things I haven't thought up yet? Any ideas to make my classroom run more efficiently? submitted by /u/saras-lost-wallet [link] [comments]
I was non-renewed last school year. I teach Spanish, and am a 6th year teacher. I was offered a position at a school and had accepted it but hadn’t signed my contract yet. Thought I was good to go but because of reasons the school decided to rescind their offer on the Friday before the Monday I was supposed to come in to sign my contract. By that point the summer hiring season was really over for the area. I applied to the few open positions and only got one interview but no offer. Now I’m stuck whether I should substitute teach for the year and try again for mid year hires and then next summer or if this is a sign it’s time to move along and find a new career. submitted by /u/SeleneBeMyName [link] [comments]
Just got my updated SOE letting me know im eligible for a temporary certificate and was able to start applying last week(Florida took forever to send it🙄). Have applied to probably over 50 positions PK-5th(only eligible for PK-3 as i originally wanted to teach PK but there arent many positions and Florida does allow for year out of field, just hoping schools will give me a chance:(), school starts back up for teachers in my district August 3, and im a first year teacher who is already coming in at a disadvantage because I don’t have an education background, but rather a degree in something else and then I spent the last year substituting and taking tests for a temp certificate. Oh i also own literally nothing because I don’t wanna buy anything before I actually know the grade I’m teaching…super stressed!! Anyone else feeling this way? submitted by /u/TGoldenPetal [link] [comments]
Is there another career you're going to pivot to? Are you going to sub? Are you going to keep applying throughout the year? submitted by /u/JimCap5 [link] [comments]