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getting a foot in the door
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Posted 9 months ago I live in an area where there is 200 teachers for every job - I'm non-traditional, how do I get my foot in the door? I'm a stay at home daddy with my 4 year-old son, in the fall I would love to begin my future. Any thoughts? I can't sub this year, no sitter for my son, in case you're going to throw that out there :) |
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| Posted 9 months ago The most obvious suggestion is: Move. 200 to 1 isn't very good odds. :(
Two questions... What is your experience in teaching and other things?
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| Posted 9 months ago First, thanks, but the "move" is out of the question - wife is the Controler of a large Mfg company and makes too much $$ for that. Now, your questions - 1. No experience, just student teaching and such, just graduated in May 2007. 2. By non-traditional, I was talking about a non-traditional graduate from college looking for a teaching job. I'm not a young kid fresh out of school looking for my first "real" job. Teaching is my second career. Why trade baby sitting time? If you're thinking money, that's not the motivation, I want to get into a classroom and get busy teaching. If you're thinking experience, I have three kids - I don't need to baby sit to learn how to teach/care for children. I hope that helps and answers some of your questions too. Have a great evening. |
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| Posted 9 months ago First off, congratulations on your new career. I commend you for making that choice, especially since you said you're not a kid fresh out of school. Also, it's great to see more males in the teaching field. Is your child in preschool? If he is, maybe you could volunteer as a parent helper and then talk to the administrator and tell them how you've just graduated and how you'd like to get your foot in the door. As for me, I actually got my foot in the door by being the preschool secretary first. Then I worked my way up to a teacher's aide and now subbing for the teacher out on maternity leave. I'm hoping to get my own classroom soon. But good luck! |
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| Posted 9 months ago Thanks Nisfornimfa, I had a para-pro job offered - tured it down because of my son. I would have given half my pay to the sitter - numbers didn't add up. Moreover, I enjoy spending time teaching him myself (no pre-school). he will start kindergarten in the fall, then I will ave more flex with jobs. I would start as a para-pro then, just wasn't the time. My time will come, I must learn to wait my turn, someone, somewhere will fine my resume attractive (I hope). If not, I will do other things, life will go on. |
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| Posted 9 months ago What about alternative education? Teaching at night, adult education that sort of thing.... |
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| Posted 9 months ago Vegas - giving this a lot of thought, looking at many options at this point - thanks |
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| Posted 7 months ago I am currently attending college to become an elementary school teacher. I am looking for information how to become a substitute teacher or a teachers aide, while I finish my degree to become a teacher. If anyone has information on this please write me. Any information will help. Thank you so much for your time |
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| Posted 6 months ago I have recently finished my education program and am looking for a teaching job. Guess what? There is no jobs in the Florida Panhandle. Due to tax cuts and low budgets. No one is hiring. Believe me, I have been looking and the nearest county that is hiring is 200 miles away. I am sorry I am pooring out my soul, but I feel like I went thru this whole program for nothing. I would go to another state, like Alabama or georgia, but unfortunately I am not certified in those states and I can not afford to move. Job hunting is hard, and noone did not say it was easy. I will try again when August arrives and maybe, just maybe, I'll get lucky. |
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| Posted 4 months ago I completely share your pain. I live in the 2nd largest town in my state (KY) and I can't find a job anywhere! I've had my certification for K-5 ELE. teacher since May of 2007 and I'm still struggling. Obviously: my subbing in 2 counties for the last year and making NO MONEY from that- much less NEVER knowing when or where I'd be working; that didn't get my face known to the principals and teachers well enough to even score an INTERVIEW. I've had one this year- and only b/c my friend is friends with the guy who dates the principal. I am hatin' on this economy right now- I wish you luck in your job search- I know how you feel about right now-keep your head up~Tiffany |
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| Posted 2 months ago tiffanyinlex - Have you considered expanding your credentials? You may want to consider diversifying your skills and training into high-need areas, such as ELL, special ed, math, etc. Eric
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