More Harry Potter and some Real Life info

[charliesmum]

Ya know, for anyone who really thought JKR just made it up as she went along, I'd like to point out something.

There's a bit in DH where Hermione mentions something as a class B tradeable thingy, and says it is in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." I have that book, as I am sure most of you do, and naturally I looked it up and sure enough it is in there. I just think that is so cool.

So if my luck holds, it looks as though I will be a substitute teacher. I have to get this child abuse history clearance thingy taken care of, which takes about 3 weeks, but, assuming the woman in charge doesn't decide I'm horribly unqualified all of the sudden, I should be good to go when the school year starts.

She also assured us (there were about 8 of us there) we would be guarenteed work every day, should we choose to take it. The pay rate is anywhere between $75-$110 a day, depending on the school. Still no benefits, but I'll deal with that as soon as I feel more settled.

It still isn't fabulous money, but it is a job I think I will be good at, and something I believe I will enjoy, and the hours are good, mom-wise.

I'm pretty excited, really. There's a large part of me that is afraid it is all too good to be true. My luck doesn't usually tend to getting a job I like, but maybe this is it. My density. I'd planned to be a teacher once upon a time, but my grades weren't so great when I was in the program, so I switched majors. Panicked, I guess. So maybe this will open doors for me. Maybe I'll get a teaching certificate or something. Who knows. It will be nice to say, when people ask what I do, "I'm a teacher".

Comments

[fayzalmoonbeam.livejournal.com]

Yay for you joining the teaching profession *hugs*. Which subjects will you be doing, or will it depend on the schools? And is there a particular age group you'll be working with? Sounds like good way to see if you like doing it, and then, as you say, possibly going on to get the certificate.

If you need any help/advice, I'm happy to share what I can about getting the buggers to behave (to quote a course I was once sent on!), so feel free to ask :)

[lietya.livejournal.com]

It probably depends on the school system and the agency placing the subs, but in many cases there are no limitations as to subject or age - you can teach kindergarten one day and high school math the next. Which makes it a great way to figure out which subjects and grade levels you like (and don't!), to be sure.

[charliesmum.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I probably will need help. Any advice you have will be willingly listened to!