No matter which path I choose, I will be entering my first year as a teacher.
I currently have two job offers, and both principals are awaiting my decision.
The first option: A 6th-grade science teacher position at a Title I school. During the interview, the administration was very upfront about the challenges: significant behavioral issues and students struggling with reading and writing, lack of parental involvement, etc.
With my background in criminal justice and social work, I feel a natural pull toward this position. Like many new teachers, I have that bright-eyed, eager-to-make-a-difference mindset, though I recognize this can be somewhat idealistic.
The second option: A 3rd-grade teacher position at a National Showcase/Blue Ribbon school in a well-off district. The principal has set a very high bar, expecting a 90% success/pass rate for all classrooms. Parental involvement is also exceptionally high, matching the school’s rigorous standards.
I understand that no one can make this decision for me, but I’m seeking advice and guidance because I often struggle with making big decisions.
For what it’s worth, my own children attend the elementary school where I’ve been offered the 3rd-grade position. I’m not sure what added pressures or dynamics might come with being employed at the same school my children attend, and that’s something I’m also trying to consider.
Start date is January. I need to make a decision ASAP.
Submitted December 07, 2024 at 06:02AM by Three_Pumpkins https://ift.tt/t9CQ3Bx
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