Please join my Postcard Exchange. It is a great way to introduce so many lessons into any grade level classroom. Please respond ASAP if interested, we have several states but need a school from Alaska! Please email me!
Kinloch Park Elementary School Mrs. Ramos second grade 4275 NW 1 street miami, florida 33126
On 10/18/05, Liz wrote: > Please join my Postcard Exchange. It is a great way to > introduce so many lessons into any grade level classroom. > Please respond ASAP if interested, we have several states > but need a school from Alaska! Please email me!
Anyone looking to purchase a Gradematic 4000 Grading calculator, go to Ebay and where the search bar is located, type "Gradematic 4000" scroll down. Finally found one and they have some more left.
On 11/03/05, Thomas wrote: > Anyone looking to purchase a Gradematic 4000 Grading > calculator, go to Ebay and where the search bar is > located, type "Gradematic 4000" scroll down. Finally found > one and they have some more left.
On 11/03/05, Thomas wrote: > Anyone looking to purchase a Gradematic 4000 Grading > calculator, go to Ebay and where the search bar is > located, type "Gradematic 4000" scroll down. Finally found > one and they have some more left.
Hello I need to find the gradematic 4000 but I looked in Ebay no luck
Again in 2006 Binney & Smith, the maker of Crayola >> products is offering a unique opportunity to assist >> parents with their Back-to-School shopping while earning a >> 150.00 Walmart gift card as a Crayola Teacher consultant. >> In the past this has been a highly successful program and >> has received rave reviews for parents, teachers and Wal- >> Mart staff. We are seeking teachers and or adminstrators >> who would be willing to work at a local Wal-mart for one - >> five hour day (12:00-5:00 pm), assisting shoppers with >> their BTS shopping list. We will be offering the 2 >> Saturday's and Sunday's before school starts and the >> Weekend after school begins at each store location. Space >> is very limited - we are accepting applications on a first >> come, first serve basis for the several weeks. If you are >> interested - please contact me at - rkenyon@binney- >> smith.com >> thanks
On 11/09/05, RJK wrote: > Again in 2006 Binney & Smith, the maker of Crayola >>> products is offering a unique opportunity to assist >>> parents with their Back-to-School shopping while > earning a >>> 150.00 Walmart gift card as a Crayola Teacher > consultant. >>> In the past this has been a highly successful program > and >>> has received rave reviews for parents, teachers and Wal- >>> Mart staff. We are seeking teachers and or > adminstrators >>> who would be willing to work at a local Wal-mart for > one - >>> five hour day (12:00-5:00 pm), assisting shoppers with >>> their BTS shopping list. We will be offering the 2 >>> Saturday's and Sunday's before school starts and the >>> Weekend after school begins at each store location. > Space >>> is very limited - we are accepting applications on a > first >>> come, first serve basis for the several weeks. If you > are >>> interested - please contact me at - rkenyon@binney- >>> smith.com >>> thanks > Thanks to all who responded - all spots have been filled!
I have heard about teaching positions in Alaska that start out at about 175k per year. I have heard that this entails being flown via helicopter from one school to the next. Is this true? And if so, where could I go to get more information regarding this?
There are no $175,000 teaching jobs anywhere in the state of Alaska. All school districts have their salary scales posted on district websites, and while they pay more than the lower 48 the cost of living is much higher as well. Some positions do involve traveling, but those teaching positions don't necessarily pay anymore than any other teaching position. I taught in a district like this for 3 years. As in any other school you get paid based on years of experience and degree.
On 4/08/06, V. Chandler wrote: > Can you imagine the competition for a $175,000.00 teaching > job?!!! > > > > On 11/11/05, laststraw wrote: >> $175,000.000? Hey, everybody! Let's move to Alaska! Now. >> Today. Yesterday?? It sure is beautiful country up there. >> I like cooooooooooooooooooooooold weather and snow. Anybody >> want to go with me?? >> Packin' my bags! >> laststraw >> On 11/10/05, Nichole wrote: >>> I have heard about teaching positions in Alaska that start >>> out at about 175k per year. I have heard that this entails >>> being flown via helicopter from one school to the next. Is >>> this true? And if so, where could I go to get more >>> information regarding this?
I live in Nome, Alaska. If you get in a boat and attempt to head to Russia it's 35 miles across the Bering Strait.
They pay certified teachers, that are willing to substitute $150 a day. They are constantly looking for full time seasonal subs that will cover the vacants that come and go.
We have a scanner channel here that advertises job positions through the school district. They are looking for a teachers aid, full time, and the salary is anywhere from $22 to $31 an hour, depending on experience.
I moved here from Florida in 2004 after getting married (husband is a native) and subbed till I had our 1st child. I haven't returned to the classroom since his birth. Will when he starts school.
As for the cost of living, the average rent on a small 2bedroom is $1300.00 a month (fuel/heating is paid by the owner) Gas for your truck is $4.00 a gallon. Milk cost 2/$11.00 when on sale or $7.00 normal each. Diapers are $50 a case.
I think you get the point. If you are on your own, no family you can get a small 1 bedroom for $800, don't expect room for more than a full size bed. You can sub full time and average $3000 a month/$45,000 a year.... full time sub(certified teacher).
The weather drops to 40 below and will snow for days on. I've manage to have to CAT the drive 3 times a week in the middle of February when it would drop 8 inches in one night. It happens. The winters can be very windy and that addeds to the drop in the temperature.
If you can't handle darkness then you don't want to take a chance with a place like Nome. The heart of winter might give you 4 hours of dusk. On occassion you'll get a sunshine through.
NOW, don't take this as the entire state of Alaska. I live in Delta, near Fairbanks 2 years before moving to Nome. That was quite different than here. You had Fairbanks, which is a bigger city within an hour and half drive. Up here in Nome you are stuck in and you have to fly out.
My suggestions to people who are considering Alaska.... It's not for people who can't handle the survival of the state. You can't come here with the mentality that you'll live like it's paradise. Summers are beautiful, but they don't last long. Winters are hard, but they can have their rewards. Cost of living is very high.
I love it here, wouldn't trade the culture, people, and scenery for anything. I'm not native, my hubby is. There's so much to learn and explore from hunting (which does save you money) to beading and crafts (which the natives are always willing to teach you) There's a lot of learning here so don't expect to become a teacher and be the only one teaching!!
It has it's rewards and I love it. Look forward to returning to the classroom when my baby boy is old enough to enjoy it too. Meanwhile, I'm a SAHM!
Goodluck in your decisions to relocate to Alaska. Just be sure it's something you are willing to put time and effort into. They don't call us "The Last Frontier" for nothing!
God Bless, Sara
On 5/07/06, former bush AK teacher wrote: > There are no $175,000 teaching jobs anywhere in the state of Alaska. All school > districts have their salary scales posted on district websites, and while they pay more > than the lower 48 the cost of living is much higher as well. Some positions do involve > traveling, but those teaching positions don't necessarily pay anymore than any other > teaching position. I taught in a district like this for 3 years. As in any other school you > get paid based on years of experience and degree. > > > > On 4/08/06, V. Chandler wrote: >> Can you imagine the competition for a $175,000.00 teaching >> job?!!! >> >> >> >> On 11/11/05, laststraw wrote: >>> $175,000.000? Hey, everybody! Let's move to Alaska! Now. >>> Today. Yesterday?? It sure is beautiful country up there. >>> I like cooooooooooooooooooooooold weather and snow. Anybody >>> want to go with me?? >>> Packin' my bags! >>> laststraw >>> On 11/10/05, Nichole wrote: >>>> I have heard about teaching positions in Alaska that start >>>> out at about 175k per year. I have heard that this entails >>>> being flown via helicopter from one school to the next. Is >>>> this true? And if so, where could I go to get more >>>> information regarding this?
=(HELP) Need help from G1-6 classroom teachers = Topic: Classroom Teachers¡¦ (G1-6) Perspectives towards School-Based After-School Programs
Hello, dear G1-6 teacher!
I am now a graduate student who is working on the Master¡¦ s educational capstone research. My research topic is ¡§An Internet Survey of Classroom Teachers¡¦ (G1-6) Perspectives towards School-Based After-School Programs in the U.S. and Taiwan.¡¨ I planned to invite some G1-6 classroom teachers in the U.S. and Taiwan to help me to do an online survey. However, I am now encountering serious problems that need your help. It¡¦s now the holiday week and it seems like I am not having enough participants to do my survey before the survey deadline (12:00 PM, SAT, 26 Nov 05).
Please take a few minutes now to visit the following URL to help me and your district to evaluate the school-based after-school programs!:
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If possible, please also provide me some chatboards¡¦ URL that G1-6 classroom teachers in the U.S. often visit. I¡¦ ve already posted it on a couple of websites to ask for these teachers¡¦ help, but only very few of them helped me with the survey after they read the message.
Online Raters Needed for HSTW Program (High Schools That Work)
Who: Teachers and Individuals with Bachelor¡¦s degree (or higher) in mathematics, general science, English, and/or language arts. Current or prior teaching experience at high school or middle school levels is highly desirable. Middle school teachers should be experienced in Algebra. Graduate students (Teaching Assistants) and substitute teachers are also welcome to apply.
Applicants must be residents of the United States.
What: To score HSTW student responses to open-ended performance questions by computer, using ETS scoring rubrics
Where: HSTW raters will use the Online Scoring NetworkTM (OSN) system to evaluate examinees¡¦ responses using a computer from their home or office.
When: February 1 ¡V March 5, 2006
Qualifications: „X Bachelor¡¦s or Master¡¦s degree from an accredited college or university „X Scorers must have computers that meet the minimum hardware and software requirement (please see [link removed])
Training: Approved applicants will self-train using the online tutorial followed by certification. Successful certification is required to score.
Schedule: Raters are required to work in four or eight hour increments up to a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Compensation: Approved and certified raters earn $15 an hour
On 12/17/05, ETS wrote: > Online Raters Needed for > HSTW Program > (High Schools That Work) > > Who: Teachers and Individuals with Bachelor��s degree (or > higher) in mathematics, general science, English, and/or > language arts. Current or prior teaching experience at > high school or middle school levels is highly desirable. > Middle school teachers should be experienced in Algebra. > Graduate students (Teaching Assistants) and substitute > teachers are also welcome to apply. > > Applicants must be residents of the United States. > > What: To score HSTW student responses to open-ended > performance questions by computer, using ETS scoring rubrics > > Where: HSTW raters will use the Online Scoring NetworkTM > (OSN) system to evaluate examinees�� responses using a > computer from their home or office. > > When: February 1 �V March 5, 2006 > > Qualifications: > �X Bachelor��s or Master��s degree from an accredited > college or university > �X Scorers must have computers that meet the minimum > hardware and software requirement (please see [link removed]
We need just a few more states to complete our 50 STates Valentine Exchange. It works just like a postcard exchange except we exchange valentines. Please email me with your school address ASAP if you would like to join us or want more details. Thanks so much!
What are the benefits of teaching in Alaska. I heard that you can retire after only teaching for 8 years in Alaska. Is that true? I would be very interested in teaching biology to middle schoolers or high schoolers, and possibly even college level. Your replies are greatly appreciated. Have a good day.
The tier system has changed so that retirement options are not so generous. Also, what she/he said. . . Urban jobs are harder to come by, Bush jobs can be pretty tough.
You could end up as the only `outsider' in a village with a few hundred people in it. Most of the villages now have some kind of indoor plumbing for teachers' quarters, or at least showering/laundry privileges in the schools, but some are still on the `honeybucket' system. Food and other necessities have to be freighted in at your expense--and you may be seen as the `rich teacher' who is expected to spend money in the village, buy handicrafts and help out the local economy, but if you fish or hunt there, you might be resented for using local resources that can't be quickly replenished.
These incidences are atypical, but true: a Bush teacher who annoyed one of his students had his puppy skinned and deposited on his doorstep by that student-- and the dog was still alive when he found it. A teaching couple in another village had their kindgergarten-age son tied to a tree, and beaten by village kids. Another teaching couple had local kids with head lice rubbing their hair on the teachers' kids hair.
If it's a really tough assignment, you may end up facing a class composed primarily of kids with FAS/FAE; sometimes it's a multigenerational problem, so families are not a lot of help in working with these kids.
This might seem kind of obvious, but the weather is a bit intense in some places. The months of extended darkness are difficult for a lot of newcomers. Being away from family and friends can make the adjustment even more difficult. Advice: Don't come straight to AK to teach in the Bush with a family in tow. Some of those stories have happy endings, but most don't.
If you are attracted by high pay, there are other states in the Lower 48 that pay better, esp. relative to cost of living.
If you do decide on teaching in AK, look for a job in a hub city school, rather than Bush. The hub towns are the `one-airplane schools,' meaning that it only takes one flight to arrive there from the big cities in AK. Anchorage (big city) to Bethel (hub.) `Two airplane schools' would be Anchorage to Bethel, then on a smaller plane to Aniak.
If you decide on Bush teaching, go to a dry (no alcohol sold or imported) village, genuinely dry. `Wet' villages allow booze to be sold and flown in; `damp' means that you can fly it in, but not sell it, dry means it's not sold, and REALLY dry means that you can't even bootleg it because the community is still strong enough, and the Elders have enough respect and power to virtually eliminate the presence of alcohol in the village.
There are a lot of good reasons to teach in Alaska, but vesting for a quick retirement should not be the primary one.
On 1/24/06, Moving... wrote: > On 1/17/06, Bobby Hughes wrote: >> ................I heard that >> you can retire after only teaching for 8 years in Alaska. >> Is that true? > > I think you mean "vested", and I do think that is true. > > After 8 years you will be entitled to 16&37; of your last salary > (averaged amount over your last three years) when you retire > at age 60. From what I read, you are building your retirement > at 2&37; per year. > > Again, from what I've read, I like the idea that you are able > to "cash-out" of your retirement (probably once vested...?) if > you so choose. I wonder though what the penelty is? > > Hope that helps.
Dear Colleagues: Many teachers love teaching in Alaska. Alaska is an enormous state. If one places the map of Alaska on a map of the United States you will soon see that it practically takes up the entire midwest. Alaska's islands almost stretch to Hawaii and Florida. Teachers say the benefits of teaching in Alaska outweigh the negatives. Married couples both teaching in Alaska say they have much more spending and earning power in Alaska. When they move back to the lower-48 they say they have less money to spend. Alaska is truly the last frontier. It is a great place for the adventuresome.
William Allan Kritsonis
On 2/11/06, agree with AK librarian wrote: > The tier system has changed so that retirement options are not so generous. Also, > what she/he said. . . Urban jobs are harder to come by, Bush jobs can be pretty > tough. > > You could end up as the only `outsider' in a village with a few hundred people in > it. Most of the villages now have some kind of indoor plumbing for teachers' > quarters, or at least showering/laundry privileges in the schools, but some are still > on the `honeybucket' system. Food and other necessities have to be freighted in > at your expense--and you may be seen as the `rich teacher' who is expected to > spend money in the village, buy handicrafts and help out the local economy, but if > you fish or hunt there, you might be resented for using local resources that can't > be quickly replenished. > > These incidences are atypical, but true: a Bush teacher who annoyed one of his > students had his puppy skinned and deposited on his doorstep by that student-- > and the dog was still alive when he found it. A teaching couple in another village > had their kindgergarten-age son tied to a tree, and beaten by village kids. > Another teaching couple had local kids with head lice rubbing their hair on the > teachers' kids hair. > > If it's a really tough assignment, you may end up facing a class composed > primarily of kids with FAS/FAE; sometimes it's a multigenerational problem, so > families are not a lot of help in working with these kids. > > This might seem kind of obvious, but the weather is a bit intense in some places. > The months of extended darkness are difficult for a lot of newcomers. Being away > from family and friends can make the adjustment even more difficult. Advice: Don't > come straight to AK to teach in the Bush with a family in tow. Some of those > stories have happy endings, but most don't. > > If you are attracted by high pay, there are other states in the Lower 48 that pay > better, esp. relative to cost of living. > > If you do decide on teaching in AK, look for a job in a hub city school, rather than > Bush. The hub towns are the `one-airplane schools,' meaning that it only takes > one flight to arrive there from the big cities in AK. Anchorage (big city) to Bethel > (hub.) `Two airplane schools' would be Anchorage to Bethel, then on a smaller > plane to Aniak. > > If you decide on Bush teaching, go to a dry (no alcohol sold or imported) village, > genuinely dry. `Wet' villages allow booze to be sold and flown in; `damp' means > that you can fly it in, but not sell it, dry means it's not sold, and REALLY dry means > that you can't even bootleg it because the community is still strong enough, and > the Elders have enough respect and power to virtually eliminate the presence of > alcohol in the village. > > There are a lot of good reasons to teach in Alaska, but vesting for a quick > retirement should not be the primary one. > > On 1/24/06, Moving... wrote: >> On 1/17/06, Bobby Hughes wrote: >>> ................I heard that >>> you can retire after only teaching for 8 years in Alaska. >>> Is that true? >> >> I think you mean "vested", and I do think that is true. >> >> After 8 years you will be entitled to 16&37; of your last salary >> (averaged amount over your last three years) when you retire >> at age 60. From what I read, you are building your retirement >> at 2&37; per year. >> >> Again, from what I've read, I like the idea that you are able >> to "cash-out" of your retirement (probably once vested...?) if >> you so choose. I wonder though what the penelty is? >> >> Hope that helps.
Hi I'm interested!
Kinloch Park Elementary School
Mrs. Ramos second grade
4275 NW 1 street
miami, florida 33126
On 10/18/05, Liz wrote:
> Please join my Postcard Exchange. It is a great way to
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