Is is bad to let people at work know that you want to move up the ladder into a different position ?

Question

I am currently a teaching assistant in a middle school. I have been there 5 years. I do not like working in the classroom with the middle school students anymore. It is not an easy age to deal with and after 5 years I really can't take it anymore. I have let certain people know in the school that I would like to perhaps move into an office position within the school. Is it not appropriate for me to express that to the other employees? Should I have not said anything to anyone and just kept it to myself? It's not like I want to leave the school, I just want to work in the office of the same school.

Answer 1

That is how people normally move around in companies.
A position opens up and you apply for it.
You already have 1 skill set already from the company, so that is a good thing.
It's not good to leave them short handed, so you should stick around until the job gets filled.
Personally, I think If anybody is offended by your decision, then that is their problem and you should not let it bother you.

Answer 2

I would let the people who are in a position to move you know. That way, if a position opens up and they know you aspire to it, or to advancement, and have expressed an interest, they'll consider you.

I would not necessarily let your peers know. They can't help you, and it might be considered demeaning, as if their job (and your current one) isn't "good enough".