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Does any one know how the PART time teacher positions differ from FULL time? I am guessing the pay is based off of the hourly rate. But, I don't know how many hours exactly I would be asked to work & if those hours are the same weekly. Also, are there benefits? Are they as good as FT employees or at least decent enough that I can go to any DR without worry. Does it ever lead to Full Time or am I stuck at PT? Today, HR contacted me about a Permanent PART time Pre-K/Preschool Disabled teacher, seasonal position. I selected Full Time Permanent, but HR asked me to switch my preference in the application system if I wanted to be considered for it. I was suppose to start a FT perm position in Feb at another school, but I couldn't get out of my current lease (plus find a new place and move) within the 2 weeks they gave me to start, so I had to decline. This position is near my best friend so I can live with her until my husband transfers and we find a place to live. I would hate to turn d...See More
haha It is generally a .5 for salary, benefits, etc. The exact hours, days, etc. would depend on the position, school, etc. For PCSD, I believe part time would be mornings or afternoons, 5 days a week, but could be wrong about that.

Part time could lead to full time but there is no guarantee. It could be a good move if you can afford to be on h...See More
Mar 26, 2019
HelpOthers Keep in mind that the government only pays 1/2 of the portion they usually pay for your benefits (if you work 1/2 time), so you end up pay almost double what you would ordinarily pay. This may be important if you need the benefits from your position rather than from that of a spouse for example.
Mar 27, 2019


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