Anyone know somewhere that's hiring...

aggieamd

in the Southlake area? Both my husband and I are looking for jobs in the Southlake/Grapevine/Keller area. Unfortunately, I lost my teaching job (my contract was not renewed) while I was pregnant with DS. We had completely packed up and moved from College Station so I could work at the job that I lost. Now we're stuck here because of our lease. DH and I have both been looking for jobs for months with no luck. I've applied to all the school districts in the area and have no received a single response. Normally I wouldn't post something like this on TheBump, but we're getting to the point of desperation now. I'm worried that we won't be able to provide for our 3-month old when I get my last paycheck next month. I have a degree in Education from Texas A&M and DH has 9 hours left in his History degree from A&M. Both of us have lots of previous work experience, but at this point, we'd take anything. Any help/suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.

alliandchris

Have you applied to Northwest ISD? I saw online that they had several teacher openings (not sure what grades you are certified for) But I thought I'd mention that since they also pay pretty well. 

HTH! GL! 

aggieamd

That's where I was employed this past year. I can still apply for jobs in the district, but I feel like my chances of getting a job there are slim because I did not have my contract renewed with my school. There's still hope, though.

alliandchris

Oh sorry, girl I'm sure something will come up for you! What are you certified to teach? When I was first hired out of college, they told me I had the job only 5 days before school started! So you really never know! 

aggieamd

Yeah, that's what happened to me last year as well. I got hired 3 days before school started and we had to move 3.5 hours from home. I'm certified EC-4. I'm thinking maybe I'll get my 4-8 certification soon to increase my job options. I'm really hoping something comes up soon!

CamJack mom

what grades are you certified?

 

You may have to look at something out of the area. I know Garland, Dallas and Arlington are hiring. I know that'll be a drive, but better to drive far to a job than not have one I guess. If you are okay with Dallas or Garland inbox me, I have worked in both districts and may have a few recs.

tulips71

Fort Worth ISD had a hiring freeze til the beginning of this month, so they're behind other districts on filling vacancies.  I know it's a drive from the Southlake area for some of the schools, but it's better than nothing.  You may want to consider going north into Denton, too.  It's not a bad commute up that way either.  In the meantime, if you can get on as a substitute in districts, that could help if a job doesn't happen as a backup plan.  Birdville ISD is currently hiring for their certified sub list now.

lindsey.flory

I would try substitute teaching.  You can get hired on at several districts and hopefully pay the bills.  I have a friend who has her masters in education and still hasn't found a teaching job in the area so that's what she does.  She works at BISD, Grapevine, HEBISD, and KISD.  Another alternative to make some quick cash is private tutoring.  I have another friend that does this through one of the private tutoring companies in the area I think it's like kumon or Sylvan.  Another idea is to put out an ad at all the local colleges and high schools offering to tutor kids for a fee.  Hope that helps