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I haven't posted in a while, but if you recall, I left my terrible, terrible job to pursue a new career in teaching. I have been working as a sub to get experience and I have definitely been getting lots of that.
When I started this, I knew it would be really tough financially and I couldn't go too long on sub only pay with no benefits. I was hoping that I'd be able to get a full-time teaching job by January, but as the new year came and there were no jobs to apply for in my area, I started to get worried and felt hopeless.
Then a week ago, I got a call from a school I interviewed with over the Summer about a temporary/leave position. Good news! I couldn't believe they remembered me. I was going to have the interview today, when my favorite school called and offered me a full-time position (with benefits) that starts right away on the spot.

Its been so long that I've had doors just open like this for me. I'm actually tearing up a little as I type this. Because of career and other major life issues that are going unresolved, I've been feeling like God has completely forgotten about me.
Thank God for this open door and opportunity. Its going to be hard work, but I'm super excited.
 
Good Deal!
That's wonderful news.
I hope it's all you want it to be.

My wife used to teach. And it has its rewards and detractors. She put herself in some of the worst schools to teach in. Consequently she hated it after a while. Now she's involved in research. Her teaching skills and experience have done well for her in her new career.

You can take the teacher out of the school but you can't take the "teach" out of the teacher.
 
I haven't posted in a while, but if you recall, I left my terrible, terrible job to pursue a new career in teaching. I have been working as a sub to get experience and I have definitely been getting lots of that.
When I started this, I knew it would be really tough financially and I couldn't go too long on sub only pay with no benefits. I was hoping that I'd be able to get a full-time teaching job by January, but as the new year came and there were no jobs to apply for in my area, I started to get worried and felt hopeless.
Then a week ago, I got a call from a school I interviewed with over the Summer about a temporary/leave position. Good news! I couldn't believe they remembered me. I was going to have the interview today, when my favorite school called and offered me a full-time position (with benefits) that starts right away on the spot.

Its been so long that I've had doors just open like this for me. I'm actually tearing up a little as I type this. Because of career and other major life issues that are going unresolved, I've been feeling like God has completely forgotten about me.
Thank God for this open door and opportunity. Its going to be hard work, but I'm super excited.
wow - that is amazing

God is good
 
reviving this because...I can (LOL)...

how's it g oing, lisa-in-FL ?
Hi - just saw this! Its going okay. Things changed a bit with the job - it doesn't have benefits now but the plus side is I don't have to worry about formal observations all the time. Also, I've spent the past couple of weeks learning just how ineffective gov't organizations can be . . .and as a result, I'm praying my first paycheck will be correct (there is a chance it won't be).
The kids are adorable but clearly need structure. They've been allowed to go a little wild and some have fallen behind where they should be. I've been working like crazy, but the funny thing is. . . in my old job I really resented it when I had to work long hours. With this though, I'm actually kind of enjoying it because I can see how the kids like the changes I've made to the classroom (not just decorations, but rules and procedures to follow) and they are responding to the effort I'm putting in.

This weekend, I'm trying to take it easy though because I don't want to burn out. I've got meetings with some parents coming up too so I need to be well rested. We'll see where this rollercoaster takes me.
 
Another update - It feels like an eternity has passed since I started less than two months ago. I definitely see why people say teaching is a thankless job. I'm put tons of effort into setting up structure and routines for my kids but they are still resisting. They know the rules but consistently make bad choices.
I end up getting frustrated and time gets wasted as I try to regain control of the classroom.
This week was particularly rough. The only consolation is some of the other teachers on my team had it rough too.
I'm praying that I can unwind this weekend and go back next week. That I can be what these kids need in the classroom and can love them even though they drive me crazy :)
 
Another update - It feels like an eternity has passed since I started less than two months ago. I definitely see why people say teaching is a thankless job. I'm put tons of effort into setting up structure and routines for my kids but they are still resisting. They know the rules but consistently make bad choices.
I end up getting frustrated and time gets wasted as I try to regain control of the classroom.
This week was particularly rough. The only consolation is some of the other teachers on my team had it rough too.
I'm praying that I can unwind this weekend and go back next week. That I can be what these kids need in the classroom and can love them even though they drive me crazy :)
I taught elementary for 10 years. I only miss the holidays and the money.
 
i guess teacher burn out is international, then :-( .

teachers have gone on strike, even in 'red' states. i dunno...i cannot speak for any other nations, but in the US...it seems that parents are over-worked, under-paid, and stressed...

and schools...and by 'schools,' I mostly mean teachers...are expected to do a whole lot more than simply educate then next generation.
 
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