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About how much does a NYC Private School teacher make?

by Burnt to a Crisp Public School Teacher

Sep 26, 2012

Hi. I've been a NYC teacher for a few years and I'm drowning in paperwork. Though there are too many negatives to mention about being a public school teacher, the paperwork is the worst of them all....and getting worse by the year. Rubrics, checklists, tracking logs, and other USELESS paperwork has forced me to choose to leave this overwhelming profession. before doing so, I'm considering teaching in a private school for less pay. The question is, how much less will it be. I just need some ballpark figures. I'm making about $60,000 now and I know it will at least $10,000-$15,000 less. I'm also aware of the loss of the benefits, etc. Thanks in advance!

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Wow, that's twice as much as I make Teaching in a Catholic school in Ohio. And while we are not required to keep as much detailed paperwork as public schools do, I personally keep track of many student related paperwork because it covers my butt in case parents question my teaching or discipline practices.) It also demonstrates that I am accommodating students who struggle (not a leg...See More

Sep 29, 2012

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Burnt to a Crisp Public School Teacher On 9/29/12, Wow, that's twice as much as I make wrote: > Teaching in a Catholic school in Ohio. And while we are not > required to keep as much detailed paperwork as public schools > do, I personally keep track of many student related paperwork > because it covers my butt in case parents question my teaching > or discipline practices...See MoreOn 9/29/12, Wow, that's twice as much as I make wrote: > Teaching in a Catholic school in Ohio. And while we are not > required to keep as much detailed paperwork as public schools > do, I personally keep track of many student related paperwork > because it covers my butt in case parents question my teaching > or discipline practices.) It also demonstrates that I am > accommodating students who struggle (not a legal requirement, > but an ethical one) So, I think no matter where you go, there > is paperwork. And I think your use of the word "USELESS" when > it comes to describing rubrics is alarming. It's a very useful > way to assess progress and provides solid data for determining > effectiveness in not only learning, but teaching. I believe > teachers need to be held accountable for their students' > learning, and rubrics are one way to do so. Is the paperwork > overwhelming in public schools? Absolutely! But, it is starting > to creep into private schools, especially those who rely on > added money from the state (like mine does). > > Honestly, I'd never want to teach in a NYC school system. I can > imagine the horrors you have had to endure just in quality of > students. I admire your ability to bear it for as long as you have! >

Well, that's why this is my last year. I've endured quite a few years or so, but I've nothing left.

As for the rubrics, I think they're overrated. Remember when a teacher used their common sense and educational knowledge to read through a paper and simply grade/rate it without any rubrics? They've overcomplicated things, thus my choice of the word USELESS. It simply does not have to be used in delivering an accurate grade. On a final paper, okay, I'll bend and say why not. However, they want rubrics on everything up on the wall...and I'm not just talking about bulletin boards either. I;m talking any and all work up on your room walls. It's pure insanity. It just makes you want to NOT put up a lot of student work. It will only burden the average public school teacher. Anyway, once again, this is my last year...thank God.

Oct 1, 2012

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