The search for a teaching position

Well Summer is here and I have completed my college journey...for now. My degree is in Child and Family Development with my license to teach being Birth to Kindergarten. I also have a minor in psychology which I would love to pursue further.

The search for a teaching position has begun in full force. It looks as if CMS is still putting displaced teachers and Teach for America teachers in any available slots. But I know that God has a position out there for me. Whether it is this school year or not is of course unknown nor is the school or even the district but I have placed that in His hands ... reluctantly lol. I have sent in one resume so far for a More at Four position in Union County will find out this week if I am granted an interview.

For now I have a lot to do including getting my teaching materials organized and boy there are a lot of them. Thanks to Tanya Little, Jen White, Traci Smith and of course Christy Dunson. I am amazed at how much I have accumulated over the years. I believe I could set up an entire classroom right now and have little if anything to purchase!

I am lucky in that I have a job. No matter what happens I have my position as a teachers assistant at Idlewild Elementary School where I have been for the past 11 years. I thank God everyday for that job for it is not only an income but a stepping stone to a teaching position. If I had not followed that calling 11 years ago I would not have fulfilled my lifelong goal to go to college and become a teacher. I am lucky also in that my 11 years as a TA will advance me 5 years experience as a teacher!