Kids are the future…well, some of them at least
May 17th, 2007 at 11:59 pmApparently at the end of the school year, teachers like to get the hell out of town no matter what day the calendar shows. Last year at this time, I wasn’t really able to take advantage of it though as I was reliant on the pathetic excuse for a randomized phone calling system to pick a job for me.
This year it’s much more awesome though, since I have my certain school I always sub at. In fact, this entire week I’ve been down in the kindergarten wing again and dear Christ are there some good stories. But I’m still weary of being dooced, so I figure I better hang onto those stories until summer time at least.
So I’ll say this. If you’ve ever wanted a job where you get to feel like a celebrity and be showered with love and hugs at every corner, become a substitute teacher. Some mornings the prospect of going to teach a bunch of snot nosed kids isn’t the most appealing plan of action, but the minute you step out of your car and find six bus loads of kids screaming your name out across the parking lot, the day can only seem brighter.
cadydidwhat
Ah, yes, the joys of being a sub. The money ain’t so great, and there’s no health care, but unless you have a long term position, you get to have so much more fun. I couldn’t take kindergartners, though. Too much wiping noses and biting ankles.
You are a tough customer if you can deal with that. And thanks for teaching me a new word. ~CDW
Angela http://bostonbrat.net
I thought being a substitute teacher included being constantly bombarded by spit balls and paper airplanes?
Goob http://www.shyzer.com
Not when you’re a practical demi-God simply because you’re the only adult in the building without boobs. I’m like a traveling novelty act to these kids.