Well, a few days have passed and I have applied for several more jobs. Still no word. I just wish someone would give me the chance. I am telling you, once I get a job, my life will become nothing but that job. I will arrive early and stay late, volunteer for any and everything extra, go out of my way to help the school/district however I can...heck, I'll even buy a school t-shirt and sport it proudly all the time.
Essentially, what I'm saying is that no one would be a more dedicated teacher than me. I love teaching; it is truly my passion. It's funny- when you're actually in the classroom the day-to-day routine can get stressful and make you want nothing more than a break. But when you're not in it- when you're not actually teaching- it feels as if your world is incomplete...like you don't know what to do with yourself because ALL you want to do is teach. That's how I feel now. All I want to do is teach. My world is incomplete. The job search consumes every waking moment of my day in one way or another.
Today, though, a glimmer of hope came out of nowhere. Granted, I am still very, very hopeful that I will get a job within the next month, but today, I learned some amazing news: the school where I student taught and did my long-term substitute position MAY have an opening this school year...which seemed nearly impossible at the end of last year. However, some people are shifting around with new administrative positions opening, leaving a possible spot open to teach 2nd grade. I feel like I definitely have my foot in the door with this school, too, since they called me to sub almost every day. In learning this news, my heart began to race, I got butterflies in my stomach, and I got uncontrollably excited. What happened next cannot be blamed on me...
I went to walmart and bought a bunch of school supplies.
I can't help it; Back-to-School sales always get me. ;)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
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3 comments:
Don't get sad yet. Some schools hire during the first quarter when more students show up. Also, make sure you sign up to sub at every district anywhere near you. Some schools tend to hire from the sub list.
Good luck. My prayers are with you.
Hang in there! I agree with Ms. Sturr that subs are often hired when there are openings. As a retired teacher, I now sub and saw several subs hired during the year. Years ago, I was hired after school started because a teacher decided to break her contract and take a job she wanted in another district. When you do get a job, your students will be lucky to have you.:)
I hope your lead pans out, but wherever you land both the kids and their parents are going to be lucky.
I don't know where you live, but there are ALWAYS preschool jobs in Seattle.
I like your blog. I'm pulling for you.
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