interviews
I had two interviews today and I have one tomorrow.
One of the ones today I definitely did not like. I expect to get an offer (because she Really seemed to like me), but I will most likely turn it down (I wasn't too thrilled with her). Just not my style of preschool. A little too structured in some ways, a little too unorganized in others. Plus she said a couple of things that made my jaw want to drop because I just could not believe she was saying them. It's too bad really; I had high hopes for this one from our phone conversation.
The other one from today I have mixed feelings about. I would have my own classroom. I would not be a "head teacher" because there is only one teacher per room. Though the thought of having my own classroom makes me somewhat nervous, it is also pretty exciting. I could do things the way I want to instead of how those who have been there longer think it should be. I would get to plan everything myself (and boy do I like to plan and organize). AND if when I screw up once in awhile (as I know I will having never run my own classroom before) there will be noone there to see it but the kids, and they don't care. ;) Being the only teacher in the room would allow me to wing it better. And the part about doing circle time that always makes me anxious is the other adults watching me - the kids don't make me nervous - so this would be perfect.
Drawbacks are that it is in San Mateo (a half hour drive) and that it is a really tiny classroom. There's not much room for having more than one activity available to the kids at once, for large motor activities during circle time, or even for keeping lots of different supplies. I'm not sure yet what my response would be if they offer it to me.
My interview tomorrow is with an organization that provides substitute teachers to preschools in my area. If no other opportunities seem great to me, I can always do this for awhile while I look around more. Flexible workdays, lots of variety, possibly find out about other permanent openings while also bringing home some money too. Excellent.
I really need to do a knitting post. I'm working on a few different projects. Orangina (a lacy tank top), Bad Penny (a short-sleeved shirt), and I joined a secret pal sock-along for my first try at socks. Links for all three can be found in my right sidebar. I will post pictures soon (ya, I said that last week about kitchen updates and still haven't done it, but I really do plan to!).
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I could really use some air conditioning. My slurpee will do for now.
Abigail said:
I'll be curious to hear your experiences at local preschools! Of course, San Mateo would be too far for us. I ended up picking a Montessorri school for Niels.
Posted on June 13, 2005 07:41 PMalison said:
I'll email you about some specifics if you want. I'd rather not name names on here. I do have to say that I'm not really a fan of Montessori though, so my opinions might not be that helpful to you. I know there are probably some great Montessori schools, but I haven't found any personally whose programs I agree with.
Posted on June 14, 2005 06:29 PMAbigail said:
Please do email me, I'm interested in what you have to say!
Posted on June 14, 2005 08:30 PMrobin said:
hey alison! One thing I've noticed with my experience with Emily and 'preschool' is, you definitely need a large room. I'm not sure the age you would be teaching, but only having one activity will be really hard.
Good luck with your interviews!!!
Posted on June 14, 2005 09:57 PM