why is it assumed that they can just lug all their work home with them and do it in evenings?
2007-05-26 05:08:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I don't know what state you live in, but in Virginia, it is impossible NOT to work off the clock. PTA meetings and faculty meetings are not on the clock and they are mandatory. And do not forget about parent conferences and suspension conferences. No teacher gets to run out the door when the school bell rings at the end of the day, not even the best most seasoned teachers. And no teacher gets to arrive at school when the bell rings to start school. The average teacher works 2 hours a day OFF the clock every day!
2007-05-26 06:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Big Blue 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teachers are EXPECTED to teach children. You are paid a yearly salary to get the job done, however long it takes you. It isn't assumed that you work extra hours, it is assumed that you get your job done.
Unfortunately, there are not enough hours during the school day to plan, grade, create, communicate with parents, organize, fill out paperwork etc., especially your first year because you have to create everything from scratch.
This is the way with most every salaried position. My husband is salary in the IT field. He is expected to get his job done - some weeks he gets it done in his 40 hours, sometimes it takes 60. He is paid the get the job done.
Welcome to the real world!! At least teachers are lucky and CAN take their work home to complete instead of being stuck at work. A factor your'll appreciate when you have kids.
2007-05-26 07:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Teaching is a calling, not a nine to five job.
Teachers have to be available for an hour or two before, and after school lets out, to help those students who need it.
Be the first one in, and the last one out so to speak.
It is my understanding that teachers receive a salary; not an hourly wage.
Salaried people are not limited to set hours of work.
Taking work home to do the correcting, or prepare for the next day comes with the territory.
I do believe however that they should not give out their phone numbers to be contacted at home.
2007-05-26 06:35:56 · answer #3 · answered by busymom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A contracted day is 1/2 hour before school starts until 1/2 hour after school is over.
I don't know any teacher who can do everything that needs to be done to teach well in that time. Most teachers know they need to go above and beyond in order to best meet the needs of their students. That's why they work long hours during the school year - and earn their summers off. (Although most of my colleagues are in planning for the next year in late July...so it's more like 3 weeks.)
2007-05-26 06:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by chilena12 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not expected, however, it is assumed that you will. It is impossible to get everything needing to be done during contracted hours. Even the most seasoned teachers, with years of teaching the same curriculum, has time spent on planning, preparing, and grading.
Districts won't say that they "expect" this from their teachers. However, if you don't, you won't be a standout teacher and you job may be in jeopardy. It is assummed that you will do what you need to in order to do your job...which will mean off the clock hours!
2007-05-26 06:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by tchrnmommy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no clock. Oh we do have to sign in and out during the day, but I do think that is simply so they will know who is on campus.
We are salaried, so it takes as long as it takes. I have 120 students this year, I spend an extra hour or two daily above student time. (1 min per paper graded would be two hours. I wish it only took 1 min!)
2007-05-26 14:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by eastacademic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the way it is when you have a career and you're dedicated. Most salaried professionals don't punch a time clock and clock watchers don't get very far in their careers. Most professions expect that people will also spend time on their own up-grading their skills and staying current with recent advances in practice as well.
2007-05-26 06:18:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Between all the wast of time meetings after schoo, tutoring students that need extra help, and calling parents there is just not enough time to grade all the papers. That is what most teachers take home with them, papers to grade.
2007-05-26 05:13:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are.
And tre teachers are given a a salary based upon teaching a certain number of days. A nine month contract- if they choose to get part of their salary deducted so they get a year round paycheck it is up to them. AND in all professions people get paid holidays and vacations = don't you?
2007-05-26 05:50:29 · answer #9 · answered by professorc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't they get paid for summers and vacations such as spring break and christmas break too?
2007-05-26 05:18:50 · answer #10 · answered by Tre2 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋