Interviews

My goal this summer was going to the gym (of course) and getting a job. Most school districts are on a website called EdZapp where you create an application with attachments like your letters of recommendation, license, resume, transcripts etc. Unfortunately, it is really hard to stand out on paper like that and this is what the school districts look at to call you for an interview. Last year I only got interviewed at the school that I was student teaching at and it was more of a pity interview because they were not really considering me for the job. This year is harder than ever. Erik has a job that moves him around about every two years. So far we have been lucky both working in the same area. Next year we will not be so lucky. I desperately want a classroom and to be a teacher, but I am trying to decide at what price. Is it worth it to live separate just so that I can have a job that I enjoy? Or should I just sub again and we could move around together? Erik says that I think to far into the future and to try to get a teaching job. So I have applied all over the Salem-area and heard nothing, until now. I first was called for what I thought was a summer school position. I went to the interview all excited but soon was horrified to discover it was a summer school for infants ages 6 months to 3 years that were Spanish speaking. Well I don't know Spanish and I have no experience with infants so I am still wondering why they interviewed me. I had trouble answering their questions because I was so baffled about teaching a pre-preschool.

The other morning I was called again. This time it was more promising. One of our friends teaches at a school in Salem and they have a part time fourth grade and a possibly a full time first grade position open. Connie must have put a good word in for me because the principal called me first to interview for the fourth grade position! (the first grade one still hasn't been posted). I am very excited and nervous because this could be an interview for two potential jobs. I just can't help thinking of what would happen if I did get a job. It is a mixture of so many feelings. For now I need to get my nerves under control so that I can give it my best on Friday.