May 16, 2006

Update Regarding Job Opportunities

Well, I am now looking into teaching 3 yr olds at the Preschool where I work. Not my first choice and maybe I will have a better position open up before the new school year, but I don't know. At my school (attached to a Christian Church) we are located in an area that has a lot of church related offices throughout the buildings. We are a bit cramped. As of early June a new sanctuary will be opening lower down on the property and most of the church offices will be relocating to the new buildings. That of course leaves more room for us to spread out. If the budget is approved a new position may open, Preschool Art Teacher. That is what I would LOVE to do! Unfortunately, the superintendent of the school really does not have too much interest in the preschool. He is more interested in the elementary school and the soon to be built high school. So the budget may not be approved. So, in order to keep both children in the school I have to work there. If I get the teaching position it includes a 20% discount on tuition in addition to my pay (which will not be much). The nice thing is that it would only be 2 days a week, Tue & Thurs. I will really be looking forward to the days I don't have to work. Kaleigh will be in 2nd grade and Cole will be in Kindergarten. I will be able to help in their classes and still be creative in my lesson plan and so on.
Right now the 2 day 3yr teacher has to share a room with another teacher. As soon as the church moves out of the buildings all the three yr old teachers will have their own classrooms, no sharing neccessary. Another reason to accept the position. I, at this point have the most seniority for wanting the position and will probably get it. That is if I make it through all the interviews! First, a formal interview with my director, then another interview with the Superintendent, then the last with the entire school board! Sheesh, talk about overkill! Anyway, that is what is up in my world!