Thanks for the info! I live in MI, where competition is very
stiff for the few jobs there are. I have been looking for a full
time teaching job here for 5 years. Just to give you an idea how
it is here, I just applied to teach at a school I used to work as
an aide at (with great reviews). There were 400 other applicants,
and the one job went to the parent of one of the students. Right
now I sub, which pays per hour about the same as this job, but you
never know for sure if you are going to work every day. Also you
have three months of no income in the summer and are not eligible
for unemployment during that time. So although I know the pay in
day care not good, I will take it as it is full time employment
and does carry some benefits! I also do LOVE babies and do well
with them, and feel I can use my background in child development
to be a great caregiver! Thanks for your advice and well-wishes!

On 9/26/09, Deb D. wrote:
> On 9/25/09, me wrote:
>> I'm interviewing for an infant teacher position next week
>> and just want to make sure I am prepared! I have a degree
>> in Elementary Ed and LOTS of experience taking care of young
>> ones, though never in a child care setting. I have been
>> reviewing all I know about infant development, care and
>> scheduling and just wondered if there is anything else I
>> might want to prepare myself for.
>
>
> I was just wondering, if you have an Elementary Ed degree, why
> you wouldn't want to teach in the public schools. You would
> make more money. You will not get paid very well as an infant
> teacher. However, if your heart is in it, you will love it!
> The only suggestion that I could give you is to make sure you
> let them know that you love children and it is usually reciprocal!
> I have a certificate as an Infant and Toddler Specialist and
> just recently acquired my IL Type 04 teaching certificate. I
> am at a crossroads myself! Make your decision wisely and ask
> for God's direction. Take care, God bless, Deb

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