I had been part time for 4 years. Although I loved the students and the
classes I taught, I never felt as though I had the respect of administrators
or many of the other teachers. Part timers are not a priority. You are given
what ever is left-over. I have always shared rooms. It never worked out
perfectly. I was the intruder, invading the space of the other teachers who
had been there for many years. I am now full time at another school. I love
it. Yes, it is a big adjustment, but I now feel like a real teacher. My
advice would be to take the full-time position. It seems the principal will
help protect full-time teacher's position, but a part-timer is first to be
sacrificed. Also, as most of you know being in the arts, Art is one of the
subjects that is prone to cut-backs. You worked hard to build your program,
but you are not appreciated - that's typical. You know you did a good job
and I'm sure your students appreciated your efforts. Maybe it is time to
move on.
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From: Bruthrobson@aol.com [mailto:Bruthrobson@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 5:09 AM
To: ArtsEdNet Talk
Subject: Venting Middle school position
I really don't know what to do.
As many of you counciled me in my job offer to Middle school, I decided that
I have a pretty good deal where I am: part time elementary.
My principals have told me if I don't go full time they will hire a full
time person and I will have to share a room with our science lab. It is
used the other 3 days by 4 teachers.
Anyone ever have to share a room like this? Anyone ever have to negotiate
for their job?? I am so perplexed that they cannot find me a room of my
own. Does it seem like part timers get sort of punished for not being full
time?
Any advice would again be appreciated, I am pretty upset. After building a
program I am very proud of I feel stunned by this.
Brenda
