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brneyedbride114
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Happiness or money? Teachers come in!
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I have been in the education field for several years but have only held long term sub teacher positions. Last year, I had a 2 month position and then decided to per diem substitute teach the rest of the year. It was consistent work but I was never really thrilled and doing it to make money and be present in schools. This summer I had a hard time finding any type of position in a school and finally got an offer for a part time paraprofessional position. I was really happy to have an offer and consistency to boot, but it pays less than a day of subbing. There are pros and and cons to both. Subbing, I have more flexibility and more $, but not as happy. With the para job, I am happier but less money and I am only getting exposure at one school. What makes the most sense?
Re: Happiness or money? Teachers come in!
I subbed for 2.5 years and hate it. I hated never getting to know the kids well, not knowing the school layout and not getting to know the other staff members because I was constantly moving schools and classrooms.
Where do you want to end up? What's your end goal?
Happiness.
I was in the exact same position as you- but then I found a job as a school librarian. It's not teaching, it's not even full time, and I get paid the same amount as subbing. So in the end, my only positives were that it was a consistant job.
I love it, and I'm so glad I decided to stick here. Besides, teachers know teachers. Even if you are only at one school, you probably will have tons of opportunities to get great recommendations.