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Be prepared to arrive early, stay late, work on weekends. The kids are great and from very diverse populations and ethnic backgrounds.
A typical day is never experienced, but that's somewhat a benefit. One will plan for every moment, but be prepared for continuous flexibility.
Teachers work collaboratively (at least in theory) and there is a strict curriculum that keeps a teacher's lessons on track.

I've learned to overcome obstacles and remove multiple (but not all) barriers that block student success.

Management is challenged with phylosophical differences between old-style leadership and converting to modern methods. For example, many lead with an autocratic style, but call it democratic because their expectations are presented with such charisma. Unfortuneatly, that mixture often leads to confusion and conflict that interferes with the stated values and mission of the district.
I acknowledge that due to my expertise in leadership qualities that work better, I am more anxious to see them genuinely include teachers in the decision-making processes that impact student success such as school climate, professional development, and student diversity issues that impact their learning.

Co-workers are mostly positive, supportive and work well together. Again, the campus leader really establishes the climate that supports or damages interactions among staff. The staff are committed to the children and their success.

The hardest part of the job is leaving the kids every year, but the most enjoyable part is watching them move forward to the next level.

The days are long, and you always take your work home with you. The culture is that the students are children who need to be nurtured and treated with understanding, even when they treat you with constant disrespect and hostility. There are good kids that make the job worth it, and there are good years, but there are also years where you will always have a bad day. Think of a job where you have a bad day, and then imagine having those same customers every day for a year. It can be incredibly difficult, mentally and emotionally draining. You fight through it and try to teach to the best of your ability, and at the end of the year, you are judged and weighed by your admin staff. They sit your down, and tell you to do better, regardless of your victories. Students test scores could increase 300%, but all they look at is pass rates. If you teach only Pre-AP you'll be okay, but most teachers aren't so lucky, so you'll be told to do better, and then they'll ask you to coach a sport on top of the 80 hour weeks. I did it for three years. I gave 110% every day, and at the end of my time I found myself having panic attacks from constant stress and confrontation. Parents would walk up to me randomly screaming (I didn't even teach or know their kid). I was berated for stopping fights. And I myself was attacked unprovoked. I just couldn't do it anymore.

The school had three different principals in 3 years. It was a hostile work environment and you lived the job. 80 hours a week and you dreamed about the job at night. Lots and lots of stress and the kids were allowed to do whatever they wanted. You are held accountable for their grades. They can fail every subject and still graduate, and they know it. You're given a group of failing students and when you work tirelessly to get 70% of them to pass the state tests, something most of them had never done before, you are met with an Admin and asked to defend yourself. Why didn't they all pass? What can you do better next year. You are weighed, measured, and compared to all your fellow teachers - some who have all Pre-AP or no SPED. The system of scoring teachers went from 1 to 6 and I was told you'd get a 3 if you did EVERYTHING right. Simply put, I burnt out. Your best was never good enough. You felt heat from the admin and the students were above the law. Not all of them though. Some of the kids were truly amazing, and I think about them often. I miss teaching them, but they weren't the majority sadly. The majority were three to four years below grade level and didn't care. It was more fun to provoke you and have a laugh at your expense.

My days in this position include guiding kids ages 5-7 from activity to activity, ensuring their safety and creating events for them that are fun, educational, physical and provides them opportunities to grow. Doing my job and doing it well depends on my direct supervisor and co-workers and it was a blessing to have a supportive, compassionate, friendly and understanding supervisor who allowed his team the opportunities to be a team, to train, learn, share, have fun, provided flexibility and encouragement to work together toward the same goals in giving the best care possible. I've learned that kids need more positive and fun influences; Even though kids are so young they experience, similar to adults, difficult emotions and situations between friendships, family and learning and at times learning more about them and things you cannot change for them aside from listening and being supportive is a bit difficult.It is an opportunity and a privilege to be in a position to make a difference in a young persons life through positive encouragement, correction, entertainment and even direction that can affect a young and growing mind.

If you can afford to wait until you get a better offer WAIT! But if you need money then go ahead and take the job but keep looking… I only say this because when they are short staff they will work you hard and not give you extra pay I swear while I was there at least 5 people quit and 3 were talking of quit if and finding other work… you will have high ups telling you that since there are short staff they can’t approve time off request which idk but if I have the time to take off and I’m telling you in more then enough in advance shouldn’t really be a problem you… you will have some people that will bragging about how they cleaned schools single handedly but if that’s the case and see we’re short handed how about all you higher up people come and help clean in the areas where your short staff … also you will have teachers that claim you aren’t cleaning their room and but it clear as day that you are through other teachers literally seeing you clean their room and if they does satisfy them them then look at the cameras 

Strong school spirit. Fellow teachers/staff willing to step in and help each other, IF you are established at the place. If you do not know all of the secrets/routines, you are on your own.
Administration is very secretive regarding program goals and future paths.
One hand does not know what the other is doing; I was promised one level of pay (to lock me in) and the people who actually made things happened didn't know what the first person was talking about, making this employer a bad choice. 
Being a public school, the priority is making money, not teaching kids.
Hired me to teach X; "surprise, you are teaching Y as well, and we don't have curriculum for you."

What is the best part of working at the company?
Set own hours and how many days you want to work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The only stressful day I experienced was when there was a fire drill and I was not sure of the procedure. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Teachers very helpful to substitutes at most schools. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Introducing myself to the kids, and answering their questions about me.  Then a game to see if I could remember names. (Ice breaker).  I would then follow the instructions left by teacher.

What is the best part of working at the company?
All the personal at Pflugerville ISD are GREAT.
Principal at Dessau MS the Best.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When you love teaching, there is no stress

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very Diverse and Wonderful.  Multi cultural background always is amazing 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Prepare class theme
Receive students
Explain the context and give them examples 
Review the understanding
Give the students assignment to continue applying the knowledge

I am able to pick and choose job assignments from a computer system every day. The jobs vary in subject matter and students abilities. Often in able to work in long term positions which allow me to have a better understanding of my students and the individual needs they have. I'm often pulled to cover reception or the library. You must be willing and able to shift gears on the fly. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Work at your own speed. No huge emergencies that need immediate attention. No customer breathing down your neck every 2 seconds.. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Medical insurance is terrible. Almost non existant. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Amazing culture and environment. Makes you feel like you belong. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
8 hours a day. Easy and at your leisure. Work load.

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