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Movingsoon2007 was right. I graduated with my Masters in Early Childhood (PK-3) {career transition} in May 2006, and I have been subbing, tutoring, etc ever since because I still cannot find a full-time teaching job in NE Ohio. I've been trying to apply online to a multitude of schools throughout NE Ohio and even as far south as Columbus, but no luck yet. When I go to the teacher job fairs, I found that Las Vegas, North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, and Alaska are desperate for teachers and they wonder why some of us stay in Ohio and try to find a job when they just aren't available at the current time. I was born & raised in Cleveland, so it's difficult to leave but I just may have to if my luck doesn't improve sometime soon.
Part of your problem with finding a job is that most districts don't want a first year teacher with a masters degree--you cost them too much money. Very few districts will hire someone with a masters. They prefer that you come in with a BA and work your way up their pay scale and then get your masters. They want to make sure you are a good fit for their school before they start dishing out the 'big bucks" .
You're right, a lot of districts prefer to hire someone cheap ie right out of college with an undergraduate degree, but you're in an excellent field. Science, math, and special ed teachers are in demand now even in Ohio. Get out there with your resumes and beat the streets. Don't get discouraged because many districts hire people in August right before or even after school begins when they realize enrollment is up, someone's spouse got transferred out of state, a veteran has decided to retire, maternity leave is up but mom can't bear to come back to work, etc. The majority of our staff got hired in August, so there's lots of time left. Good luck on your search and welcome to the field!
I will be graduating from college next year with a degree in Science Education (grades 7-12) and was wondering just how hard it is for a recent graduate to get their foot in the door, outside of inner-city districts? What areas will hire inexperienced teachers? Any info will be appreciated.
Sub Sub Sub - send your resume out ... but also let it be known you will sub ... once they see you are reliable you get the calls!! yes sometimes You get last minute calls to come in - that happens .. I just got up same time everyday and was ready for the day ... took the call ..threw on some clothes and ran out the door
If I wanted to start tuition classes at my home, what are the most important details that i should take into account? I am a homemaker for the past 9 years, and I have 5 kids 3 to 14 years old, who are doing very well in school. Any ideas?
I don't think you'll have trouble finding a job. Just be prepared for a good interview, it means a lot.
My wife (an English major) got hired at one of the best schools in the county this year just after graduating. She was the first teacher straight out of college that they hired there. They finished back in May and she had a great year.
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