I am a teacher in San Diego, Ca. I am looking to relocate to the East Coast - north East. I was thinking I would spend 2006-2007 applying and flying out for interviews BUT I decided I had a spur up my butt and I'd like to move out there this summer and get going with things.
I was hoping and praying that I could find a place that was very desperate for teachers (maybe rural or rough area or something) that might hire me with a phone interview, resume, letters of rec, ect. since I can't afford to fly out this summer. Then I would move out there and teach for one year - meanwhile spend a few days here and there driving to other areas on the E. Coast trying to apply and get interviews for the 2007-2008 school year.
Basically my theory was even if I got a job in a cruddy school or neighborhood at least I would only suffer for 1 year, knowing that I would find a way to another school the next year.
My concerns are that I'm a single mom. I need to make enough to survive on - rent, utilities, food, ect. and I can't always find salary schedules for the different areas and districts.
I also don't know anything about the areas so I don't know which ones are rural and might be a little more desperate to hire.
I have a CA Multiple subject credential, 3 years of experience, a MA in multi cultural ed. and I'm signing up to take (and pass) the Praxis Math exam. I teach mostly Math at my current site (6th grade) but am not certified for it. Not all states take Praxis, I know.
Anyway - ANY thoughts, advice, ect on how to get my foot in??? I know all districts are different - MY district hires the warm bodies that show up the week before school starts when they don't have enough teachers....
(any advice too on the weather? I prefer cold - but was warned to watch out for hurricanes and humidity out there.)
It SUCKS trying to get a job here. I have worked in three districts, got layed off every year (so had to find a new job...even with glowing observations). RIC churns out education grads like it is going out of style. Nepotism reign supreme. You have to jump through hoops to get jobs in the worst districts, it doesn't matter what your credentials are from out of state, they DON'T care. See what you can get in Mass or CT.
On 6/14/06, checkhere wrote: > Jobs here are scarce unless you can fill a hard to find area. > > Check out the RI Dept of Ed website for information on > certification. The link you want is on the left > side "Educator Quality and Certification". > This page will give you links to current info on > certification and reciprocity agreements. > > You will not get any consideration from a district unless > you have some type of RI Certification in hand. Eligibility > for certification will not get you in the door.
I agree, education is very popular in undergrad majors, but once you graduate you are faced with reality. Specially in RI it is not an easy task finding a job. I will be going on my 2nd year of trying to obtain a job here in this state.
On 6/05/06, Computer Teacher Job Seeker (CTJS) wrote: > If you are looking for an "easy" place to get a job in the > Northeast, it is not Rhode Island.
I'm trying to figure out if I can teach (art) in RI with an MFA, but no Ed Degree. Is there a provisional certificate that one can get so they can work while they go to school for the other one? I'm trying to navigate the Board of Ed system and getting confused.
This site will give you an idea of what you need to do and what the requirements are. If you have specific questions you need to call the office and make an appointment to talk to someone in person or by phone.
I am taking a summer class at Rhode Island college. I need to interview an elementary school teacher. It is due soon. if anyone is interested in answering a few questions for me over email or Instant messanger I would greatly appreciate it.
I'd be happy to help you out - I teach ESL at the elementary level, but in Mass. (I live in RI, not far from RIC, in North Prov.)
On 6/03/06, Mary wrote: > I am taking a summer class at Rhode Island college. I need > to interview an elementary school teacher. It is due soon. > if anyone is interested in answering a few questions for me > over email or Instant messanger I would greatly appreciate it. > > email me at [email removed]
The International school in Pawtucket. Is a bi-lingual Spanish or Portugese school that focuses on teaching in either Spanish -English or Portugese -English and providing cultural awareness as well as basic skills. The school is an elementary age greouping and is open to all the city's children. I hope this helped.
n 6/24/06, need info wrote: > I saw a posting for this school. Does anyone know > anything about it?
by Susan/NY/5 View project home page at link included
Jul 7, 2006
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I am looking for a classroom from your state to participate in a USA Postcard Exchange. If interested, view the link included to see the requirements. I would love to have your state represented. Hope you join!
We need a teacher from Rhode Island to join our postcard exchange. If you are interested, please email me. I need your school address and an email. I'll email you the list as soon as it is complete. Thanks, Monica
We are a different postcard exchange than the one posted below. We are a Kindergarten/first grade postcard exchange. We also need Rhode Island! First one to email me gets it! :) [email removed]
I am looking for teachers who are dedicated and will participate fully in this project. Last year we had had a wonderful response rate and I would like to see that continue.
Each teacher will be responsible for sending a postcard to each of the other states. Please include information about your state such as state symbols and interesting facts. Our third grade curriculum includes learning about our town so we will include that information as well. In return, you will receive a postcard back from each of the states involved. Address labels will be provided to you if you wish. Also, a list of names, addresses, and school websites will be e-mailed to you. My goal is to mail address labels by mid to end of September. The mailing deadline for the postcards is October 27th.
If you are interested in participating in this exchange, please send the following information to my email address: kimberleyg2003yahoo.com.
Name
Grade you teach
E-mail address
Name you would like on mailing label (Ms. G's Third Grade Class)
Hi! I am trying to find out if anyone in Rhode Island is using my music yet, just out of curiousity. I know of 34 out of 50 states that have at least one person that uses HeidiSongs- but not Rhode Island. Is there anyone from Rhode Island out there using Sing and Spell or Jumpin' Numbers? Heidi
I am in need of a RI teacher to join my 50 state postcard exchange. I only have a few states left. If you can help me out, please email me at [email removed]
Include the following:
Who you want the postcards addressed to (Mrs. Hollingsworth's Class) Your school name and address Your grade level(s)
It SUCKS trying to get a job here. I have worked in three
districts, got layed off every year (so had to find a new
job...even with glowing observations). RIC churns out education
grads like it is going out of style. Nepotism reign supreme.
You have to jump through hoops to get jobs in the worst
districts, i...See More