Question about first job?

[mactex]

I recently acquired my social studies composite for high school and started looking for work. Obviously, winter is not the best time to be trying to find a job so I'm really looking under rocks and other odd places for one! My goal is to work in a public school district, but I could really use the money of a full-time position.

My question deals with charter schools and the impact of working for them. I have heard from people I would consider reliable that once you accept a job at a charter school that it is difficult to find a job at a public school because of negative perceptions about charter school employees (so, you work there because you're not good enough!). Is this so? Should I avoid them and simply focus on public schools and substituting?

It sounds silly to me that such perceptions exist, but reality is made out of perceptions and I would hate to be locked in to a charter school because of them.

Thanks!

[busbus]

mactex,

I don't know what part of the country you are from or the school district in which you are looking for work. However, I coach new teachers where I am, and many of these teachers have had experience in charter schools.

These teachers gain experience by teaching in a charter school while waiting for a position in the public schools. In some cases, a few teachers wanted to return to a charter school after working in a public school, just for the peace.

I seriously doubt that what you heard is correct. There are many beginning, new and more experienced teachers in both kinds of schools. I do not believe either would hire someone who is "not good enough."

If you can get a full time position at a charter school, I would suggest that you do so. Do not think that you are not "good enough," use it as an opportunity to develop your skills and to gain teaching experience.

Good luck to you.

[dargen]

This was the closest thread I could find about employment.
I am new to this board and am surprised to find no forum on employment. Is it possible for such a forum to be created?
It can be really tough to find the right teaching job and I was hoping to exchange resources here. Thank you.

[Boxcar]

There are threads mixed in about employment. Did you have a particular quesiton?

[dargen]

Is there a thread, or a topic about cross-referencing job listings...like where people share good websites that list teaching positions?

[Chef Dave]

Is there a thread, or a topic about cross-referencing job listings...like where people share good websites that list teaching positions?

Not at this website. We're primarily a website dedicated to talking about teacher related concerns or issues.

What you probably need is a website dedicated to teacher employment.

I'd recommend:

Teaching Jobs.Com
http://www.teachingjobs.com/

Education America.Net
http://www.educationamerica.net/