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Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT
Posted by Tanya on 7/08/08
My job never came up on REAP - I went to the school district
websites and filled out applications.
Westport called me based on that as well as Norwalk and Fairfield.
I do have a Masters and had experience. However, a good male
teacher has a huge advantage! Good luck
On 6/19/08, Nancy Carol wrote:
> Tanya: Thanks for your response. We are trying to stay
> optimistic. It is difficult, he is in a new state and appying in
> new areas.
> He has applied for all Elementary ed teaching positions within
> 45 min-1 hour of Pelham NY in CT. In March he interviewed with 4
> different area school superintentdents (1 NY 3 CT), He had one
> call for a 6th grade position but no follow-up and no additional
> interviews. Is there a recommended site to apply for positions?
> Is CTREAP a good site? I saw some closing dates as late as July
> 15. Any advice for a new graduate applying? He is great with
> kids and since he just graduated with his BA he passed all the
> current tests (PRAXIS etc) Do you mind saying where you teach?
> If so I understand. All this information is appreciated and I
> thank you.
>
> n 6/18/08, Tanya wrote:
>> Ruth, I notice you seem to discourage everyone from applying
>> to Fairfield County. As someone who lives and teaches there
>> it is not as difficult to obtain a job as you claim. Yes I do
>> teach elementary too
>>
>> On 6/17/08, Ruth wrote:
>>> Not to discourage you, but there is an oversupply of
>>> elementary teachers in CT. Since your son lives in NY, is
>>> he applying for positions in Fairfield County? The job
>>> market there is extremely competitive. If so, he should
>>> definitely expand his search to other areas.
>>>
>>> Has he considered urban districts? Many teachers are
>>> nervous about working in cities, but it can be extremely
>>> rewarding. I work in New Haven and love it! Many of our
>>> schools are filling classroom positions for the fall right
>>> now.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 6/17/08, Nancy Carol wrote:
>>>> My son just graduated from the University of SC, 3.8 GPA
>>>> elementary ed degree. All criteria for CT has been met, he
>>>> has been on just a few interviews and is getting
>>>> discouraged, what can he do to improve his chances for
>>>> hiring. He just moved to NY but only applied for CT
>>>> teaching positions, He was informed NY selects those with
>>>> a Masters degrees first. How often should he follow up
>>>> with the schools? Are teaching positions filled by June,
>>>> June? Any advice would be appreciated
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/17/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/17/08, by Ruth.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by t.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Tanya.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/19/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/20/08, by Ruth.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/23/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/26/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/06/08, by AnneCT.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/07/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/08/08, by Tanya.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/08/08, by Nancy Carol.
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