In case you didn't know, back in June I went to an interview at a middle school and was offered a job. I was told I'd be teaching a mix of Literature and Grammar. However, a teacher currently employed there was trying to get on at a high school...and if that happened, I would be teaching Literature all year. This was what perked me up to the idea of a new school! I LOVE reading!! It was also helping me deal with the fact that I'll be enrolling Layla in daycare to teach. At least I'll be doing something I enjoy.
Anyway, I go in today only to find out that now I'm teaching Grammar all year! I was not a happy camper, to say the least! Basically, someone who was only on a temporary contract last year was given the position to teach Literature all year...what?!?!?! That was completely against what I was told at my interview.
While I was talking with the principal, she mentioned that she's still got hiring to do (b/c she was making small talk with me) and mentioned a 0.67 Grammar position. I thought about asking about it for a split second and didn't for a few reasons. So I left and met Jeremy out at the van in tears b/c I do NOT want to be teaching Grammar all year...I've done it before and it's simply boring!
We were headed home and to make a long story a little shorter, we turned back around so I could explain to the principal that I was passionate about Literature and wasn't looking for a Grammar-only position and that I was interested in the 0.67 position so I could be home a little sooner for Layla.
The principal told me the 0.67 position would typically be 8-1pm, but this one would be 10-3:15 because the students are in specials first thing in the morning. There would be a lunch in there, but no prep times. Knowing me, with no preps, I'd be getting in around 9:30 (maybe sooner) to work...so I really wouldn't be home that much more for Layla. And I'd be doing work during non-paid times. Plus I'd only get 0.67 benefits instead of full-time benefits. So I decided to stick with the position I have. However, the principal did tell me she's going to work so I can get 2 Literature classes. So I'm now hoping that I have 2 Lit and only 3 Grammar, instead of 5 Grammar classes. Better...but not what I have been looking forward to all summer (and told I would have). On top of that...they gave the new teacher the 2 GT classes (which always have better-behaved students!)!
Okay...enough of my grumbling. Hopefully going in and getting my classroom all setup and looking better than just a white room with no windows will help lift my spirits a little. Although I have a sneaking suspicion that this other lady they hired has a room with windows, bookshelves and cabinets!!! Oh wait...I said no more grumbling. I better stop....
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