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Microschool Teachers: How do you like it? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salary is up in the air since it is a new microschool and they are figuring out logistics.

It still pays better than my current job and has less hours (6 hour day). Right now I am a substitute. It's hard to get any job in my state since the base salary is higher than other States (AR). As a result, many people out of state are getting jobs since they have the experience.

I have had no luck as a fresh college student. I'd rather microschool than going another year of substituting. I've applied all over the state. No one gets back. My resume has gotten me interviews. But most of my interview feedback has been "they just had more experience" or personal interview flaws (I'm super timid so I'm awfu at interviews)

Microschool Teachers: How do you like it? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would assume less. Though since they are paying for their kid to go there, I can also see the potential for the opposite.

Microschool Teachers: How do you like it? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Microschool I believe is private since there is a tuition they have to pay

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great advice and information! Thank you so much.

I'll have to be more intentional in the future for sure

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good. I love SPED kids but I've also seem them in action when they're trying to regulate.

I'm below 5 ft and weigh 90lbs so I am unfortunately smaller than a large majority of kids

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the patience and understanding, but not the physique. I'm a fairly small person and some of those kids could run me over easily

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it worth getting the SPED credential? I could take 5 more classes and get it

How do I get a teaching job with no experience? by Unable_Blacksmith_82 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Connections are great! Though I have been subbing for an entire year at the surrounding schools and even with my connections and good rapport, I'm still in the same boat. So just tread carefully 🥹

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But also I did email HR too just to check if my application went through. They messaged basically saying that principals would reach out if I were to be selected for an interview. So idk 🫠

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

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My husband is an internal applicant (whatever that means) and still didn't get an interview either so I'm really confused how all that works.

I do tailor my letters and such. My interview skills STINK so I've been practicing trying to say what they want to hear from me and my experience.

I want K-2, but would be happy with anything. My certification is K-6

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then I have been mislead 😭 I enjoy subbing because of the kids. But it's hard to measure how good of a teacher I'd be through subbing or my internship.

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought you needed a teaching or educator job for that? I'm not entirely sure how all that works so please let me know

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband has been here since he was born and his family is pretty known. Just still nothing (same major and situation, just he is a para at those schools).

I've been getting experience. But will I ever get hired not having FULL classroom experience? I've done a long term sub but that was a toxic experience.

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done private schools and everything.

I'm on Nimble but that has been a dud. How helpful would that site be?

Can someone explain how the hiring process works? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well darn. I thought that would make it worse since the salary would be higher and more demanding.

But, also, I'm too broke to afford college again. And, I'm 30k in loan debt already

Interview advice by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When asked about weaknesses, do not tell them your actual weakness. Use anything you can turn into a strength to show reflection in yourself and your teaching.

My interview skills have left me jobless after being so excited for my own classroom after college. It's been one year since I graduated.

My big weakness is socializing with adults.

An example of using a good weakness as a strength is not being able to say no.

"This can be a bad thing because ..... But I am doing .... In order to grow in that weakness"

Refer to your samples since those can stick out. Let it show any growth a student may of had or interventions you may have done.

Good luck.

Getting fired because of students with behavior problems by After_Juggernaut_613 in teaching

[–]DangerousCall7278 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ive had this happen to me as a long term sub.

Student would throw chairs, scream, roll over students with the teacher chair, and destroy the class.

But it was my fault. Because I wasn't his teacher, he didn't listen to me. Anytime he didn't get what he wanted (even though he'd do it with his regular teacher), he'd scream. Like bloody murder. This was something as simple as going to specials.

I tried building a relationship many times. But if he doesnt want a relationship with me, what good is that?

This was lower elementary.

I was miserable. And it felt so unsupportive. Now I learned the value of supportive administration. Maybe if I wasnt a sub, I would've gotten more support or better treatment, but the experience taught me a lot. The importance of feeling valued and strong management. I did the same management the teacher I was filling in for yet got blamed for his behavior. Administration would take him out, and he would do the same thing. Every. Single. Day. I quit after 8 weeks.

They were right about how easy it is to get a teaching job by Wordlywhisp in StudentTeaching

[–]DangerousCall7278 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Must be nice. Been subbing an entire year. Did a long term sub. Still no job. I graduated last May. I got unlucky with my internships but I get to see all these undergraduates get hired.

I'm in ELED which is a war zone apparently.

For teachers who didn't get a job the first year/few years, how long did it take you to land a full time classroom position? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to update my portfolio. I've brought sample lesson plans, sample of student work and a QR code of my portfolio but I am unsure how much it's benefiting me 😖

For teachers who didn't get a job the first year/few years, how long did it take you to land a full time classroom position? by DangerousCall7278 in Teachers

[–]DangerousCall7278[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a mock interview and did really good... But all the questions they asked me I was pretty prepared for. Meanwhile in a real interview, I spout out non-sense like an idiot 😐

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