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I sub in one district. This one teacher I'm developing a crush on - so much that I grab jobs all the time at this school so I can see him. He has a very sweet personality and smiles at me in the hallways. I even subbed for him once, and he left me a candy cane with a note saying I hope you had a good day - and used his first name too at the end. I hang out in the teacher lounge, hoping he will come in and we can chat. But he stays in his class all day, and I don't want to go in and bother him there. What do you think about subs adding teachers as friends on social media?
Pixie - I wouldn't Jo, Many teachers, both male and female, will greet you in the hall, but that is not an invitation to a friendship. Teachers have left me a mini-candy bar as a thank you for my subbing for them, and signed their first name on notes, but they would do that for any sub. We all know that a crush can be a powerful emotion, but I would NOT contact this ...See More
Feb 16, 2016
james16 I have to agree with Pixie Jo, I would NOT contact him through social media either. It would not be professional. Sounds like you are constantly thinking about him and cannot get him out of your mind. Keep supplying in his school. Who knows maybe one day you two will have an opportunity to talk and maybe develop some sort of a friendship. On 2/16/1...See More
Feb 16, 2016
Ze Povinho Smiles at school sites mean nothing at all.

It's best to keep things strictly on a professional level.

I would not risk any accusations of harassment.

Remember: in the regime, things can be manipulated and twisted in order to save the ones in power (the permanent teacher) even if a sub has to be sacrificed if things go w...See More
Feb 17, 2016
mrwiseman First, I agree that everything he has done towards you so
far is just a friendly and normal gesture. You are reading
far too much into it.Candy and first names are just
niceties.

That being said, I think it isn't unprofessional to be
friendly (just friendly) on social media. It is
unprofessional to contact student, not an a...See More
Feb 23, 2016
Jenn You have received some excellent advice here. If you are trying to secure a full time position you don't want to do anything to sabotage your chances. I agree that the teacher may be married or in a relationship. If he was interested in you he would be the one stopping by to see if you need anything or how your day is going. Explore your interest ...See More
Feb 29, 2016


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