"If I can only find a job in a private school..."

Right! That's exactly what I was going for!

 

That's true. I've seen the same on here regarding subs...usually to the tune that subs don't have the same management skills as regular teachers or if a sub adds something to a lesson they are told they are "overstepping their bounds" (I've experienced this personally).

I have spoken out when I've seen members making remarks I felt were unfairly demeaning towards subs. However, I've never taken offense at someone saying "Well I suppose I could work as a sub if I HAD to, but it would certainly be a choice of last resort."

I understand subbing isn't for everyone. It isn't my career path choice either, but I do enjoy it until something permanent comes along.

As for private vs public schools, there is only one private school in my district and it would be an option of last resort for me, but there are a number of reasons and they apply to this specific school only - not private schools in general.

 

You hit the nail on the head!!!

 

I consider myself fortunate to have been recently hired as a teacher in a private school. More important than the labels "public" or "private", I am a teacher and I'm going to be teaching students who need me. Period.

 

In my position as a Pre-K teacher in a Daycare, I do exactly all the same things as the teachers in the public school does, sometimes more. I am required to complete 25 hours of training in specified subject areas that directly pertain to the age of children I work with daily. These classes are paid for by my employer.
There are so many advantages to working where I work. I personally would never work in a public school. Smaller is better in my opinion. It's not for everyone, but it's the right choice for me.

 

Well I know a teacher who taught in a very good Catholic school system for 30 years and there are many great perks to teaching at the Catholic schools. One great perk was all four of her children got a full Catholic education from grade school through high school for free! That was one of the main reasons she wanted to teach in the Catholic schools so her children got a free high quality education. She also is a very strong Catholic and believes God shouldn't be kept out of the classroom. The Catholic school system gave her the opportunity to teach her students good christian values and for her to freely express to her students her strong Catholic faith. She frequently saw her students at church and helped them develop morally as a good Catholic as well as a student.

I am not a Catholic so I would have less incentive to teach in Catholic schools and would prefer to teach in the public schools.

 

I was talking about MY experience. Period. My words were:
"I made the move to public primarily for money, (i increased my pay two and a half times when I switched...that makes a HUGE difference even for someone who is passionate about education and was content making a lot less) but I do know that my opportunities for professional development are also greater in my current, public school setting..."
My point being, I made the move for money but I also have greater PD opportunities in my current school as compared to my prior experiences. Period.

 

My mom teaches as a private school. I asked her if I could see the salary schedule and I was completely appalled that I'd make $25,000/year LESS if I worked at her private school!

I guess the only reason why I wouldn't work at a private school is that I'd most likely make a lot less than what I'm currently earning.

 

Yeah, it's about the money most of the time, but for me it's more about loving where I teach and all the perks of a small setting. We have basically no "politics" and don't find ourselves or the children getting lost in the shuffle.

 

It sucks that everything comes down to money. I would be ok to work in a private school (I work at one now as an aide) as my wife is a teacher in public school (where we get health insurance etc.) I am in a position where I can work in a private school that pays less, because my wife makes more.