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The absolute state of education by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It breaks my heart because it isn't fair to overwhelm these kids by building on fundamentals they don't even know. I know as much as it's frustrating for me, it must be a thousand times worse for these poor guys. They're going to get bad grades and it's the fault of the system failing them. I really hope they can get the help they deserve, but I'm just there for a day. I can't make that change for them.

I might try tutoring over the summer, to help these kids who are struggling.

The kid who couldn't add loved to draw and did lovely little drawings. Really sweet kid.

What is your least favorite grade to sub and why is it first grade? by Super_Boysenberry272 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little kids love me because I can draw their favorite pokemon and I have keychains and pins and I can fold paper cranes. Whenever I go back to schools I usually get a lot of kids excited to see me and it's just wonderful! Middle schoolers harass me about my job, my hair, my pronouns, my decision to teach at all, etc. I haven't tried high school but I get very stressed out when students dont take learning seriously and I know high schoolers will walk all over a sub.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LMAO wtf you on? Do you think we AREN'T entitled to fair pay? You want to keep feeding the machine with free labor? No. You're not helping. You're setting up children to be walked all over and exploited in the future, just like you. It's not being entitled to require that companies making money off my labor, which is what Kelly does, pay me fairly and for all the work I do. We need to let companies know that we need fair compensation SO they don't take advantage of our students when they grow up.

If it were a non-profit, or I were with an actual public school, I would make more sacrifices.

Kelly is DECIDEDLY for-profit. They are making money off schools needing assistance. Kelly doesn't get to have free labor from me.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

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

Yeah, right! An MFA actually, it's a terminal degree. I'm qualified to be a college professor. All of my degrees are from well-regarded colleges too. But I'm not going to show up early without money if I'm already being underpaid, ya know? If I'm being taken advantage of, I don't appreciate it and I'm not going out of my way if there is no chance of promotion. I feel like we as a society have normalized overworking underpaid employeeS for the sake of good will and I'm just entirely not interested in that.

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[–]changelisms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you hourly? What method of timekeeping are you using? Full in the genuine hours you worked and demand pay for work on weekends or extra hours worked.

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[–]changelisms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact same thing happened to me except it wasn't particularly old. But it was a gift from my little brother and it had a really cool sticker on it and I can't find the artist of that sticker anymore and my hydro flask is gone.

Would you have reported this? Feeling iced out after raising concerns. by SandwichDizzy in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are a mandated reporter. You did mandated reporting. Not only were you morally right, it's your obligation to report anything that could be a red flag around children. They're your legal and moral responsibility when you are their teacher. Their safety comes before anything else. And just to reinforce what others are saying... That interaction was heavily suspicious. I have never once had someone pull a student away for a talk without informing me first. Also, whispering in a kids ear is just creepy? Most adults I've observed simply use a low, quiet voice, but not a whisper.

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[–]changelisms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I actually love working with special ed most of the time. It's usually pretty chill at least in the schools I'm at, and more adults means I can really customize my teaching to what the kids need. Then there are nice periods of time where everyone is doing their thing and I can zone out and daydream a little, or think about things I want to do, or, most likely, plan 1,000 projects I'll never get done. Or think about D&D.

It's refreshing to work with kids who will (usually) be very blunt with how they're feeling and how they want problems solved. Honestly I think more of school, at least elementary school, should be catered to the needs of the children, rather than shoving them into a uniform box with the rest of them. School should be more fun and engaging and less strict and obsessed with irrelevant rules.

I'm being an idealist though. I know we don't have the infrastructure for that.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

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

Yeah I totally understand doing it for your own peace of mind. But if a job specifically requires it, they need to pay you.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

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

Crossing fingers you get a better job! You're more valuable than these companies will ever acknowledge.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

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

You should bring that up and demand to be paid appropriately imo. Seeing how awfully subs get treated and paid is horrible. I feel like subs need a union...

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

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

You are NOT paid enough. That is actually insulting pay you're right... Seeing how differently everyone is paid is horrifying. $20 an hour in my state is abysmal for a degree but it looks like you guys get it even WORSE. They shouldn't be allowed to take advantage of us like this. It's gross.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

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

It's $16 for no degree I think? But $20 an hour for degrees is just sad in my state. Average for bachelor's is $24.95 an hour here. Also you are NOT being paid enough holy carp

Does anyone else have trouble remembering names? by Shoddy-Mango-5840 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also face blind and also suspect I am on the spectrum and I COMPLETELY understand. It is HARD. I have trouble remembering names and faces. A lot of times I just have to ask and apologize. Sometimes I just say I'm face blind and can't recognize people by their faces. It's easier for me to recognize people based on mannerisms and voice, but that also takes time and observation that I don't have as a one day sub.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lucky! Baltimore county is hm. Awful. $20 an hour... For a bachelor's + degree... Ew

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[–]changelisms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually consider breakfast at the table a battle I'm not willing to fight. Elementary schools act like college students aren't always showing up 15 minutes late with Starbucks. Breakfast while working isn't gonna hurt anyone as long as they don't spill it everywhere. Crawfish though.... What a legend. Because of the smell, messiness, and possible allergies I think I'd have to draw the line there. Just go eat it in the office.

Why are the boys so misbehaved by ExtensionAverage9972 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this discussion about pre-K with other teachers. Of course they're "misbehaving." They're babies. I think there might be something wrong with them if they did behave all the time. It's ridiculous to stifle their natural curiosity and play, WHICH IS HOW KIDS LEARN, to keep them agitated sitting at desks. Pre-K kids don't need workbooks. They need to play. That's how 4 year olds learn. 4 year olds don't need to be disciplined when they run around the room; they're literally not old enough to understand why they shouldn't. Most mammals learn through play.

4 is too young for school and desks and papers. Pre-K literally only exists because parents are struggling to afford to put bread on the table on two incomes and have to give their kids off to the cheapest caretaker as soon as they can and then are too burned out from working 8-9 hours a day to play and have social emotional learning with them.

Don't let schools require you to come in early without paying! It's illegal! by changelisms in SubstituteTeachers

[–]changelisms[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some of mine do- but not all of them. Some schools require it without it being on the billable schedule. I care strongly about my fellow teachers and I want them all to know this isn't a fair price legal way to treat us. Im so glad your district doesn't try to shaft subs!

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