LI teachers...How do you suggest getting a job out here???

I cannot take the city anymore! I have taught in NYC for almost 2 years and its wearing my down...Is it just pure luck????

I started by being a permanent sub - and it wasn't much fun bc I had already had my own classroom (I taught pre-school for 3 years before getting my job). So I really felt like I was taking a step down. However, I dealt with it and in the spring of that year I got a leave replacement, then it turned into a probationary position over that summer. Needless to say, it worked out well for me, and I highly recommend that route to anyone, as long as the district hires their perm. subs. It is a great way to get to know the philosphy/curriculum of the district. Good luck!

I was a perm sub too-I know in my school my principal usually hires her perm subs or TA's

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Posted by jes81276

I started by being a permanent sub - and it wasn't much fun bc I had already had my own classroom (I taught pre-school for 3 years before getting my job). So I really felt like I was taking a step down. However, I dealt with it and in the spring of that year I got a leave replacement, then it turned into a probationary position over that summer. Needless to say, it worked out well for me, and I highly recommend that route to anyone, as long as the district hires their perm. subs. It is a great way to get to know the philosphy/curriculum of the district. Good luck!

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Get your foot int he door by subbing or becoming a TA

I was a TA for two years then a position opened up and I got it.

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Posted by conigs25

Get your foot int he door by subbing or becoming a TA

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I tried and it didn't work for me either, I was a perm. sub for two years, and since I had my masters they would not hire me, my principal (who I have known since HS) told me his hands were tied and could not do anything, so now I am in VA and been teaching in my own classroom for 4 yrs.

Message edited 1/18/2007 5:34:08 PM.

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Posted by aw29

I was a perm sub too-I know in my school my principal usually hires her perm subs or TA's

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First I was a reading T.A. in my building, then I student taught in my building. I was granted an interview because I was a T.A., I was hired for the upcoming school year. I really think working in a building as a T.A. or Sub really gives you a chance to prove yourself.

I guess I was lucky because I have gotten jobs at four different districts and never had to sub or become a TA but then again, I did jump around A LOT due to taking year leave replacements and getting excessed.

I also am secondary.. elem is SO hard

Getting a TA or perm sub job is the best way to start Id say!!

Most district want to hire within....

i was a perm sub in the hs i student taught in (jan-mar) then a leave replacement opened up in that district (mar-june) - these were both good resume builders for me and the next school year i got a part time job that turned into full time within the first couple of weeks of school -
i agree with jen that secondary is a little different - elem is a lot more difficult to get your foot in the door
my friend did a year in the city - a leave on li - then got a tenure track pos on li his third year out of school

good luck its worth the wait!

I settled for Hempstead Schools after being in Brooklyn for 4 years aand commuting for over an hour I was fine with it. If I could get into a better district without having to start with tenure again I would.

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Posted by conigs25

Get your foot int he door by subbing or becoming a TA

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I started as a 3 month leave replacement and then I became the permanent sub. When something opened up, I interviewed and got it. It was hard. I went the whole year without health insurance. Also make friends with the teachers. If you are a permanent sub. and they don't have much for you to do, offer to make copies or help out. Go to school events if all possible. Good luck