Re: Transplanted Californian!

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Flutetoot is right -- elem. jobs are very difficult to get.
Schools start fall hiring in the spring.

You need to get an app. for certification to CT ASAP. You will
have no chance if your CT certification is not in place.

Have them check your coursework to see if you are qualified or
close to qualified for certification in another area. And do plan
to widen your search beyond those towns. Mass. is close by also
-- not sure what the job market is like there, though. Good luck!

On 10/19/09, flutetoot wrote:
> On 10/18/09, Vicki wrote:
>> Hi there, I am moving to CT this summer! Can't wait to get
>> out of troubled California! I have 9 years of elementary
>> teaching experience and I am looking for work in the
>> Granby/Avon/Simsbury areas. I was wondering if anyone could
>> tell me if it is difficult to land a position in these
>> areas, and how soon I should apply for the 2010/11 school
>> year. ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
> Hello there
>
> It has been rough in CT recently due to budget cuts and a
> surplus of teachers (especially in Elem. Ed). I myself have
> been looking for 3 years. Be open to widening your search -
> you may have to commute and drive into an urban area (Hartford
> if there are openings). Also, look into maybe getting another
> cert (did I mention it is next to impossible to get an elem ed
> job?) I would make sure CT will accept your cert., too.
 

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