Since graduating, I've been very busy! I've applied to 7 school districts all north of Seattle, helped my sister and brother in law pack up for their move to Indiana (he got accepted to Purdue, full ride, to get his PhD in Chemistry Education) and even managed to take a few short vacations.
Now it's 4 days after the beginning of school and I still don't have a job! I'm trying not to get discouraged. I've had two job interviews, but no job yet. It's a tough market right now and very competitive. There are more teachers than their are jobs, school budgets are tight, less teachers are retiring than expected and they say that it is all due to funding issues and the economy. For every job opening there is, I've heard there is anywhere from 70-100 or more applicants. Like I said, it's competitive! I've sent in my paperwork to substitute teach in Edmonds and waiting for them to process the paperwork so I can start!
My best bet for getting my foot in the door is taking any kind of teaching job that I can get, whether it is part time, long term subbing, what have you.
Since school started I've been volunteering and observing at Beverely Elementary in Lynnwood. There's a good chance that I will be able to get into a long term sub position this fall. Keep your fingers crossed!
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Ha! I would think I could figure out a blog. Jesse... I think you got like 3 emails from me. Sorry!
Elementary Ed is super super tough to get into. If I remember correctly, your certificate is good through 8th grade. Sub, sub, sub and be willing to go a little farther than your original circle. I had over 15 interviews before Snohomish hired me. I do not want to move out of Seattle, so I commute. A little give and a little take.
You are correct, my elementary endorsement is for K-8th grade.
I'm still waiting to start subbing in Edmonds and have applied to sub in Mukilteo as well.
Thanks for the encouragement. I need it!
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