I have been up until now a 7th grade math teacher
- and honestly I love it! The only thing that I did not love was my
commute - my school was about 40 miles from my house. My boys were in a
different school district and I really wanted to be closer to them
during the day, so when I had the opportunity to interview in the
district near my home I jumped for it.
Well... I was
offered a position right on the spot during my interview! The position
is at an elementary school and will be third grade.
The principal said he will let me know after he fills the other position
where he wants to put me - he just wants to make sure I am in a tested
grade.
I am a little nervous as this summer will be
spent completely starting over with lesson plans, but I am excited for
the challenge. I did my student teaching in 4th grade, and I home schooled my older three boys for a good portion of their elementary years, so it is not completely uncharted territory.
I have been blog stalking, pinning,
reading, note taking and in general soaking in everything I can learn
about elementary teaching. I will be blogging along my journey, and
will hopefully be able to inspire you along the way as I have been
inspired myself.
Good luck! Elementary is different: like secondary, it has it's challenges but it has rewards too. They're all kids! Can't wait to follow your journey!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new job!
ReplyDelete:) Kaitlyn
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