Unrealisitic expectations?

Posted: Mon, Jan 16 2012, 12:57 pm Post subject: unrealisitic expectations?

I have been teaching for 10 years and then took 3 years off to take care of my babies. For financial reasons and because I need the stimulation, I want to go back to teaching.
I was making $20,000 a year but it was a local job and there were no transportation costs. I was being paid that salary for 3 years and when I approached the school they said they would not raise/could not raise that. The school also pays very late and I cannot have to pay childcare on time and then get paid months later.
If you work in the NY area as a teacher- do you make more than that? Are you paid on time? Should I look for a job in another school? Or is it all the same?
Unfortunately, I do not have a degree in education but I have a lot of experience and I am a master educator (its amother so I can say that Smile

. I know for some schools the lack of a degree will be a turn off, but I want to try and broaden my horizons.
What would you do?

Diamond Member Joined: Sep 18 2004 Posts: 2600

I think you should start working towards your degree. Even if it takes a while. Also, if you've taught for 10 years it's likely you can get credits for experience.

Silver Member Joined: Jul 15 2011 Posts: 989

Unfortunately in my experience the well run, efficient schools (ie. pay on time and can increase salary) are also the ones that want qualified teachers.

I think the last poster is spot on......look to train on the job to qualify in your current school or start working towards a degree.

Another school may be better, you could try...but definately worth trying to train on the job whether you stay or move on.