I teach in an inner city school right now, I really like it. But there are issues with the administration that really irritate me. Also, the lack of motivation sometimes really gets me down. Meanwhile, this other school district wants to interview me. It's like a "rich" school district.
My fears are that I won't be "good enough" for a better school district with high expectations. While where I work has high standards, they aren't nearly as high, and I'm not at risk of losing my job becasue they really need good teachers. I'm afraid if I moved to this other district I would lose my job immediately because I'm suddenly exposed as a fraud. What should I do?
2006-12-01 11:06:14 · 6 answers · asked by marisa_g1rl 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Your qualifications are as good as anyones. Go for it. You do not have to quit your job to be intervied for anopther job either.
I've found that a lot of first time teachers are afraid of districts they consider rich, but don't be.
Many private schools, and so called rich district are filled by the good ole boy system. Family, friends or politically correct to the district. This usually doesn't mean a better education system.
It's just as likely you will find your quaifications are slightly ahead of others due to your present job.
These days it makes sense to regularly change jobs,and you also have the advantage of your retirement and 401-k not changing and usually not insurance either if you have state sponcered insurance.
If you are going to an outer district or smaller surburg I think you would like it better even if the pay isn't higher, but go for more money as that is the goal of everyone . I know teachers are held to a higher standard but cold hard facts say they must improve their working conditions, and salaries jus tlike everyone else.
Good luck :)
2006-12-01 11:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the idea that you are not good enough, you are setting yourself up for failure. Schools can be very hard to get interviews for so if you got this far, you have done very well. I work for a school and I heard from another faculty member that when there was an opening for two teachers, over 100 resumes were received and only four people were interviewed. At least go for the interview, you never know what will happen.
Good luck
2006-12-01 13:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by It'sJustMe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the interview. Remember, right now all that the interview is ; is just that an interview. Tell your school you are taking a personal day to shop for gifts and go to the interview.
Worry when the second phone call cames.
2006-12-01 15:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply for the job and go in there knowing you are the best for the job.. Just because you have been in an inner city school does not mean that the quality of your teaching is less superior than your other counterparts in the "rich school". In the long run it's not about what school you teach in but...........the Quality of your teaching!
2006-12-01 11:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where is your backbone LOST .........well find it and do not consider yourself a fraud ........ take your resume and go and interview with the new job and be positive that you are the person that they need in their school..........it is up to you to be your best -- 24/7 ---- go and be happy and when you go to that interview do not say anything bad about the old school---- tell them that they are near some new apartments or your favotite grocery store ...(((( there is no more room in your life for any negativity.)))).....
2006-12-01 11:21:11 · answer #5 · answered by XTX 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. But it is odd that another school system would interview you in the middle of the year while you are under contract for that year. hmmmm
2006-12-01 13:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by violetb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋