Ok girls, here is my opportunity to see if you are checking the blog.
As you know I have been substitute teaching for the last few years. I really enjoy the kids and love making a positive difference. I subbed last week in the boys class. They have been having trouble with their new teacher. Everyone in the class. She yells at them etc... Out of 10 days of school the whole class has missed recess 3 times. After I subbed last Friday, I had 4 moms say their kids came home excited about school and that they really wished I was their teacher. Don't think I was a push over. I just think their teacher is too young and doesn't know how to control the classroom. This is her second year teaching. She told Dayne's mom last week she really wasn't too interested in getting a job this year until Dusty called and offered her the position. I'm so sad for the kids.
Anyway I called yesterday to see about the alternative teacher certification program. I would have to get certified in business first then I could test out in any field.
My dilemma is do I want a full time job? This would limit my availability to do t-shirts and go on trips with Tim, but all my kids are in school now and I really get bored. By taking the tests etc.. I would also be eligible to fill in for maternity leaves and medical leaves. The cost isn't much he said around $400.
What do you think I should do?
Love
Bengi
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
From a teachers stand point I have seen many people go through the alternative program - and I think over all they do a really poor job at preparing people to be teachers. I am not saying its rocket science but you have to be prepared - the students will treat you differently as a teacher than they do as a sub. Many people think how hard can it be? But if you are willing to take it seriously and be ready to work, then I think it could be good. I have lots of good books and resources I can recommend. I would say that I would do more research and self-evaluate why you want to teach.
Reminds me of you Kindergarten teacher. It was her first year of teaching. I got her fired. This teacher sounds like she needs some experience as well. Does she even have kids of her own?
If she is not doing the job, do you want your boys to miss the learning?
Yes, I think it would great. Aren't we all teaching everyday? Education never hurt anybody! It also helps your resume.
LOVE Mom
I saw your post a few days ago & have been formulating my blog comment, with more to follow via email as soon as I get a chance...it's a bad week at my work & MY son's school!
Regarding the problem with the boys' teacher: it sounds like this is a problem with the school administration. (who they hire/ how they develop new teachers/ what process for performance reviews) Have you & the other parents let Dusty know how the teacher is performing? Parents have insight that he will never know, and I'm sure he would appreciate knowing vs all the parents being upset, etc, etc. At least give him a chance to work with her & fix the problem. Further, perhaps this is another call to volunteerism of the parents to service on the school board???
SO...hope you are encouraged to start the conversation with Dusty. Have objective examples of what can be improved so that he can help develop her teaching skills. The longer you wait to bring it up, the more upset you are going to be & the harder it will be. So just letting him know you think there may be a problem in the classroom so he can be looking out at this point...then as those objective examples come up, you can follow-up with him. You can also follow-up with him when you are not seeing any progress on things you've agreed he will work on.
It'll be a LONG year if you don't take any action & just think of the difference you'll be making on the class THIS year & all her future classes!!!
Regarding going back to work: Keep in mind my perspective is a wanna-be-stay-at-home-mom & I'm on my laptop at 11pm doing work... so you know how this is going to go! :) However, since you've been blessed to be a stay-at-home as long as you've been a mommy, I offer my opinion to help you understand what you may be getting yourself into.
First of all, I do not see the teaching certificate thing as a solution to your current problem with the boys' teacher. However, if you are interested b/c you are thinking about going back to work & thinking the personal fulfillment from teaching would be rewarding, then keep reading.
If you really believe the only sacrifice is going to be your hobbies, then it doesn't seem you have really thought through or are really prepared to take on a full-time job. Harsh, I know, but again this is my honest opinion so you can make the best decision.
Is Tim ready to take on additional responsibilities around the home...like sharing some of the cooking, housekeeping, laundry, errands, bills, home/ car maintenance, shopping, pets, kids, etc, etc, etc.......... One of the constant things I deal with is the guilt that I have so much to do that nothing gets done as well as I would like, some things don't even get done, etc. And I have Chad! He does SOOO much! So then I feel guilty about that, too...ahhh...the guilt!
Are you prepared to implement more structure & organization into your family's schedule & responsibilities so that when you are not full-time in the pilot's seat, the family stays on-course in auto-pilot???
Are you prepared to recruit in additional support to help meet family responsiblities (eg driving to lessons), & do you have a dependable network from which to recruit that help?
Are you okay with not being able to be as involved in your kids' activities & classes? No doubt taking on that teaching certificate & some jobs with Garber would give you a new appreciation for your kids' teachers, but I would NOT assume it will afford you more involvement in their classes. On the contrary, it may compound your ability to be involved in their classes.
& what about this situation: You are scheduled covering a teacher & have an important day with class, like a field-trip or some big assignment. Then, one of YOUR kids is sick or has a broken leg, etc. Is Tim willing to be available to cover when you can't get away from your work? And trust me, these things always happen at the worst times for both of you, so what happens when neither of you can get away? How will you handle the guilt that your children don't get their MOMMY when they need you??? It is heart-breaking! On the flip side, what about your guilt to your job if you do drop everything to be with your children but you've let down your students or colleagues b/c you have to be away??? Much less important guilt, but guilt to eat away at you, nonetheless.
FINALLY... you do have the potential to re-enter the workforce in accounting, which I would assume might be a bit more financially rewarding & perhaps offer more to you along the lines of adult friendships, conversations, etc. So you really need to do some reflecting on what is your goal of going back to work? Is it money...personal fulfillment... You really need that strong vision of why you're doing it (and a VERY strong family support system) to serve as a reminder what is worth the sacrifices you are making!
Post a Comment