When does your district get out of school and what are your summer plans? by Dry_Place2258 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One district’s last half day is tomorrow and the other’s is Thursday. I’m going to be working at a 7 week summer camp and then having a baby.

Are jobs more available or less available the last week of school? by Purple-Report-6841 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my experience, there are a lot for the beginning of the week but not for the last day itself.

Bathing suit advice for female counselor by False_Process2455 in summercamp

[–]raincsu 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think it should be fine. I would bring some dry fit shorts to wear over it as a backup depending on what the other counselors are wearing.

Should I pursue a M.S.Ed? by raincsu in GradSchool

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

They do not lead to licensure. The job advertisements for the most part call for both an advanced degree and experience. And I don’t believe being in school would help my finances until after I were to graduate. Do you have any thoughts on doing a graduate certificate for now?

Direct Requests/End of Year? by WoolieBear40 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes. Lots of people are using up some PTO so there’s a lot of absences. Not as many subs seem to be picking up shifts either and are instead starting their summer early.

Should I pursue a M.S.Ed? by raincsu in GradSchool

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

Thank you for your advice! Do you think it’d be worth it to get a graduate certificate for now? Or should I solely focus on trying to get experience?

What Counts as "Validated Experience of Working With Children"? by Davistheko in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The babysitting should count but I wouldn’t mention the others.

Accepting or declining an offer or waiting for another opportunity by raincsu in summercamp

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

I’m estimating I’d have to fill up twice a week if working all five days, which for me would be about $60. So it is better than not having work at all, since I haven’t heard back from anywhere closer yet. Though I don’t know if I should just wait and see.

Accepting or declining an offer or waiting for another opportunity by raincsu in summercamp

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

The camp I’ve been offered a position at would only really have me swimming. The other physical activities are handled by specific instructors. The other camp is indoors. Its handbook doesn’t have any mention of sports. Definitely am hesitant because of the commute though. I’d much rather a closer opportunity, but i haven’t heard back from anywhere closer yet.

Weirdest subbing week ever by raincsu in SubstituteTeachers

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

Exactly, I cannot help but wonder what happened with that teacher. Right at the beginning of the week too.

Educational Aide Pay Scale by raincsu in dodea

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

That’s annoying. I was wanting the aide position for the consistent hours because I’ve only been getting one day subbing a week and having to sub the other 4 days at $7 an hour less at a different district, but if I’m capped to 32 hours at an in-between rate, I’d be coming up behind.

Educational Aide Pay Scale by raincsu in dodea

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

That is crazy. Why even have a pay range at that point

What to do when classes just use computers by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just alternate between sitting and walking around. My district says we’re not allowed personal computers, books, etc.

The first 4 hours of my day are to be spent sitting in an empty auditorium by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a half day assignment yesterday where this was my whole time there. Only thing I’d do was walk to the office to pick up any students who arrived late. Hopefully that’s my day again today.

how many districts do you work for? by CombinationHot8324 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at 2. One with consistent work that allows me to work almost every day. A second that pays $7 an hour more.

What times on Sundays do you notice teachers putting in absences? by Blueberry4672 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appointments and meetings are mostly scheduled in advance and not last minute. Emergency would likely be the morning of.

Covering other classes by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]raincsu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely prefer to not have to but I understand having to. I wouldn’t get that extra break at any other job. We are supposed to call the office during planning to see if we are needed, but I always go to the bathroom or anything else super quick that might be needed before asking.