surfunky t1_iyyharm wrote on December 5, 2022 at 2:59 AM

Don’t work for a Commonwealth Charter school. Longer hours, less pay, more rules, more strict, no union to back you up. Fuck commonwealth charter schools. I’ve had many friends and students who’ve had negative experiences as teachers and students. They are run like a corporation and don’t care about you. Work for a district with a union. You will be protected and treated better.

MojitoSipper OP t1_iyyhr77 wrote on December 5, 2022 at 3:03 AM

I agree with you. Only problem is I'm competing with other potential teachers. I also have zero experience. My options are very limited. I wouldn't mind working a year or two anywhere to get my foot in the door, then transition to a safer and better financial teaching position.

alidub36 t1_iyynlup wrote on December 5, 2022 at 3:51 AM

My advice is stay away from charters period. You could easily burn out in a couple years.

MojitoSipper OP t1_iyyo1th wrote on December 5, 2022 at 3:55 AM

I'll try my best, but I can't promise anything. I need experience and money atm. I can't afford to stand on principles atm. My financial situation won't allow me to be picky. One or maybe two years don't sound that bad if that's my only choice.

ConcernedCitizen13 t1_iyzx4hf wrote on December 5, 2022 at 1:11 PM

We have all been there, you'll be able to move about eventually. When you start out you don't really have a lot of choice. You might get lucky with a long-term sub position in a desirable district. Or an early retirement they weren't expecting. But for the most part you need to start at a not as great district and then apply to other districts as you gain experience.

I think a lot of districts like teachers with 3 to 6 years of experience. They probably see that as a sweet spot because you don't cost too much yet, but you aren't brand new.

kristy262 t1_iz0ui2q wrote on December 5, 2022 at 5:21 PM

What area do you live in? I know Saint Michaels in Lowell is looking. Great, small school.

surfunky t1_iz2ldxq wrote on December 6, 2022 at 12:21 AM

Don’t sell yourself short. As of a couple of months ago there were several hundred teaching positions available in Boston Public Schools, one of the highest paying in the state. There is a massive teacher shortage everywhere. You have some capital to work with. Don’t take the easy way out. The lowest paying charter schools will offer anyone a job… so will a lot of school districts that really need someone, especially mid year. Just keep looking. You will find a district within a 45 minute drive that needs you.