It's job-hunting season again for teachers, and the competition is cut-throat. It's almost impossible to get a job without experience. Yet, as in every industry - how do you get experience? I'm tutoring and subbing, but I don't really know what else to do. I've applied to about 40 CPS schools, a couple of north suburban districts that I can reach via Metra, and the handful of charter schools that I can reach in less than 2 hours on the CTA. Come the end of the school year, I guess I'll start making a nuisance of myself by calling schools and "checking in." Ugh. I hate that - it seems so tacky. But there's no way I can get through another year of subbing - it just doesn't bring in enough money.
I'm also trying to figure out something for the summer, which is more difficult that I imagined. I'm applying for summer camps and nannying, and hoping that something pans out there.
I am TERRIBLE at having the future unplanned. Not knowing what lies ahead, if I'm going to be able to pay my rent in two months, is completely nerve-wracking for me. I'm often two steps from losing my shit. I'd probably feel better if at least one of us in my household had regular pay coming in, but right now I guess it is what it is.
On that subject, Skitch broke his leg a week and a half ago, so that's been fun times. Until the last day or so, he was pretty much unable to get up and move around, so you can guess how my week was spent. He's doing a bit better and able to get around a bit more, which is good for him, but also good for me, too. In early June, he gets to move from a full-leg cast to one that is below the knee, which will make getting around MUCH easier.
5.19.2009
For the love of Pete, I want a job
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Becky's on the hiring committee at her school, so she might be able to give you some tips about what they look for, and how they decide who to call in and stuff.
Holy CRAP! How did that happen to Skitch?
I hope he's feeling better soon... If you need a hand with anything, let me know!
Not knowing what lies ahead...and whether or not you can pay the rent in two months...well, I think that's nerve wracking for a lot of people. I know this doesn't help, but at least know that your feelings are completely normal for someone in your situation.
Wish I had any great words of wisdom to offer. :( It's hard times out there.
I just came upon your blog by chance and don't know how well-known the following site is, but you can look up "instructional" teaching jobs under position type at this web site...I hope it helps and send positive thoughts your way:
http://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/pages/view.aspx
Government jobs are coming. 'Cause 2010 is going to be a black hole for jobs. After xmas, the defaults will start for real.
And all because the sonofabitch fed refused the pain of what would have been a mild depression earlier this decade. Now we get the mega-depression.
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