I graduated college in 2008 with a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. I minored in Special Education, and I received state certification for Early childhood and special ed. It has been next to impossible trying to find the "perfect" teaching job. My county is extremely competitive, and now a lot of districts are laying off hundreds to thousands of teachers! I have taught preschool (which I loved) and I substitute taught, but I have been longing for my own classroom that operates in a traditional fashion. Well, I have been job hunting like a boss. Pretty much have been job hunting since I quit my last job, but not so actively. after a long search, I finally found a great job. A learning center in my county is expanding and opening up an elementary school for k-3 students. Their goal is to add 4th and 5th grade by 2012, and eventually add on 6-8th grade. The center is like a dream! I have worked in learning centers before, but this one tops them all. It has a nurse's office with a certified nurse on staff at all times (which I have NEVER seen in any other center around here), a library, several activity rooms (i.e. computer room), child care for infancy up to Pre-K, a wonderful playground that has a beautiful view of a fricken WATERFALL, and this list goes on and on. From the outside front view, the building doesn't look as big as it really is. Inside is like a maze. There's elevators, several staircases, a ton of rooms. There's a full kitchen with staff, and there's several break rooms for the employees. I've never had that luxury before (well, aside from the actual school where I substitute taught). I will be teaching kindergarten for this beautiful private school, but the best part? I get to bring Chase to work with me! While I am teaching in the school section on the 5th floor, Chase will be enrolled at a 1/2 price discount in the infant room on the 2nd floor. They pay well, they offer a full benefits package, and the owner is one of the most kind people I have ever met. He interviewed me personally...at my last center, I was lucky if I could even recall the owner's name. He said I was a "gem" and anyone would be a fool not to hire me. It was such a great experience, I forgot I was even being interviewed. The staff are all so friendly. Everyone greeted me kindly. I even was told to bring Chase with me to the interview! She got to spend some time in the infant room with 2 very nice employees and some fellow babies. They said she didn't cry or fuss at all, which was a big deal because lately if I hand her off to anyone, she freaks out and exhibits early signs of separation anxiety. I am really looking forward to starting this job. I am happy to be able to take Chase with me, so she can begin learning in a loving environment and socialize with other babies her age. I want her to get used to other people.
I would absolutely recommend this school to anyone looking for a place to send their children. I was able to visit some of the other rooms, too. I saw the toddler room (2 year olds), and they were all quiet, sitting in their seats and having a snack. The 3 year old room was a little chaotic, but there was no yelling from the teachers. One of the teachers said the kids were getting ready for recess, which is why they were all so hyper and running around (which I have experienced more times than I can count, so I didn't even think anything of this).
Now I know what you're all thinking, "But Laura, what about this awesome blog about being a housewife?" Aww, don't cry, guys. I don't start my job until August. Perhaps I will start a new blog and call it....Working Moms 101? The possibilities are endless...
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