Re: Subbing after graduation

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I would also assume it would be a good idea. You'll at least have
some experience under your belt, especially if you're able to get
a long-term subbing position.

I was a December graduate who taught the same group of students
from the middle of December through the beginning of April. When
the original teacher returned from leave that April, I stayed on
as a daily sub until school ended in June. I received my first
"official" teaching job that July. When being interviewed, I was
able to reflect on my student teaching experience as well as my
long-term subbing experience.

Good luck to you both! :)

On 11/08/09, ST wrote:
> I graduate this Dec too and hopefully will be subbing in Jan. I
> think its a good idea because we will get more experience in
> the classroom before we actually get a job. I don't see any
> problems with it!
>
> On 11/08/09, Niki wrote:
>> I'll be finishing student teaching in December. I'm
>> planning to work as a substitute teacher for sometime,
>> which may be half a year to 1 year time before looking for
>> a permanent teacher position.
>>
>> I heard someone tell me that subbing is a bad career move.
>> She told me that if I sub, it'd be harder for me to get a
>> permanent teaching position. I thought it made no sense.
>> Any thoughts on that?
>>
>> I thought it'd be a good way to ease into teaching. It'd
>> definitely challenge my classroom management skills. I
>> thought I can learn different strategies and pick up ideas
>> from other teachers. It would be a way to show that I can
>> step into any situation. And if I don't like a particular
>> school, I dont have to come back.
 

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