Re: Teaching jobs impossible
Posted by Matty41 on 9/27/08
I'm originally from Iowa, and before I moved away from there
(almost 20 yrs. now), there were no jobs then. Why is it so hard
to find a teaching job there? I'm originally from the Quad Cities
area, and I'm getting ready to graduate with my Master's in
Elementary Education, middle school endorsements in Social
Studies, Science, and Special Ed. My husband and I would like to
relocate there, but it doesn't seem possible. I currently live
in IL, so I'd have my Teaching License for that part of the QC,
but I just was wondering if anyone had any tips? Teachers retire
in my area all the time. Also, I was told that a lot of teachers
will be retiring soon = the baby boom generation. Any thoughts
or comments would be appreciated! Thanks.
On 6/27/07, Nan wrote:
> If she was dressed casually, it's probably because she had
> already worked in the school as a sub or in another capacity
> and did not feel the need to 'show off' her teacher clothes.
>
> If you can't find a job, I'd wonder what your certification is
> in? If it's just "knowing someone" I'd think after subbing
> you would "know someone". But you said you were working in a
> pre-school? Are the benefits there so good that you can't
> work as a substitute? I'm not sure pre-school is going to
> count towards teaching experience. I'd try subbing.
>
> I'm a science teacher. I found a job my first year after
> student teaching. I did move to a different city, but I think
> I would have ended up with one even if I didn't move (it just
> would have been in an undesirable school).
>
