Re: applying substitute teacher

Hmm, I work on a military base so I do not really come across that problem.
In fact, most of the subs at our schools are military wives. I would
advise "non-local" teachers to maybe apply for sub positions at schools on and
around military bases. I know it is hard to get on my base, but Pearl Harbor
El. Pearl Harbor Kai El., Nimitz El. are all very close to bases without the
ned for a base pass. These schools would be more open to mainland subs since
their clientele are mostly "non-local" children. I know local schools can be
a little closed- maybe because of problems in the past. . . I don't know why.
My best advise would be to try the schools that cater to the military
community if it is hard to break into a very "local" school.

Best of luck to the subs!

On 10/22/08, unemployed wrote:
> Thank you for your advice, I am very aware of this. I have taught for many,
> many years and would use my own preferred subs from my schools list. This
> is customary almost everywhere!!!!!! The point I am making is that no one
> will acknowledge you here if you are not native! Some schools have a
> preference of using only locals for jobs .They want you to volunteer for
> free but will not acknowledge you to sub.
>
> On 10/19/08, K teacher wrote:
>> I teach Kindergarten and I can say this about all the schools I have
>> worked at. It is important to talk to the office staff and get along
>> with them. If they don't like you, you will be cut off of the preferred
>> sub list. As teachers, we cannot call in subs that the office does not
>> like or we will hear about it for the rest of the year. At my school
>> now, the office calls in all subs except for sick calls. Principals can
>> put you on the list, but it is the office that will get you taken off.
>> Make sure to make a good impression with the office and they may
>> recommend you or call you in. After you get your foot in the door, do a
>> good job and leave good notes for the teacher. Don't leave the
classroom
>> a mess and make sure to leave your number so the teacher can call you
>> again in the future. Teachers talk about subs and we ask each other who
>> to call when we are going to be out. I have found that good subs have
>> jobs lined up weeks in advance and it is almost impossible to get them.
>> Most teachers only call TSEAS after we have called ALL other
>> possibilities. I will even call teachers at other schools and ask for
>> someone on their preferred list before calling TSEAS.
>>
>> On 9/30/08, Tara wrote:
>>> So now I am really worried!
>>> I am an actress and I am in the process of becoming a substitute
>>> teacher b/c I thought that it pays well (compared to my now minimum
>>> wage job-yay college degree!) and is very flexible with me going on
>>> auditions and all. But after reading these threads, I'm not so sure!
>>> Is there anyone who has had a positive experience or who can give
>>> good adive?
>>>
>>> Thank You
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>>> On 9/01/08, unemployed wrote:
>>>> What is going on here in this state? I have been here for 5 months
>>>> and not one phone call from the doe or even an interview from
>>>> them! I have 6 years experience and I have coached and hold a
>>>> valid teaching certificate!! I have heard that you have to be
>>>> "Friends" with the administrators here just to get a job! HOLY
>>>> CRAP! It is a whole other story about the payscale here, I would
>>>> be taking a tremendous pay cut from my teaching position in TX. I
>>>> can't even get a principal to return my calls about subbing here
>>>> either! What's the secret??? ??? On 8/31/08, myu wrote:
>>>>> hi ed,
>>>>> i just have time to open teachers.net, so i just read your
>>>>> eply thanks for giving some advise.now i am thinking i just
>>>>> go find some state job here in hawaii if there's available :(
>>>>
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