Re: Curious about teaching in SC
Posted by Tammy on 8/06/08
I am shocked to see how many teachers HATE their job here in SC.
Makes sense when I see how some teachers treat their kids now.
On 5/19/08, dan wrote:
> Thank you I'll try.
>
> On 5/19/08, Skye wrote:
>> TYpe in DODDS in a search, I think USA jobs posts open job
>> positions for the gov.
>> I applied 4 years ago for teaching at Ft. Buchanan in Puerto
>> Rico but I was a brand new teacher so of course I didn't get
>> the job. It's a simple process, lots of paperwork but nothing
>> out of this world.
>>
>> If you can get in, do it Dan, I wish I could!
>>
>>
>>experience. The salary is terrific, duty
>>>> free lunches and planning periods are a norm. I am
>>>> considering one day returning to teach in the US, but
>>>> skeptical about issues such as low salaries and how my
>>>> quality of life will change. Concerned about NCLB and the
>>>> pressure put on teachers, and whether or not classroom
>>>> teachers feel respected as professionals. We are not under
>>>> NCLB, but have high standardarized test scores across the
>>>> board. I love my working conditions, students etc, but
>>>> sometimes long to return to the "real world". Any advice
>>>> or thoughts? Thanks in advance.