Jobs for Teachers

I’ve been working as a TA for several months, but lately I’m not being treated with the respect I expect from some colleagues and supervisors. I don’t have a formal contract yet, and my role feels ver… more

Do you sometimes become that one and only adult friend to parents who want to talk a lot about their kids? I get I'm their teacher, but I deal with 25 of these kids, and I can't and won't … more

I landed an offer for high school history, which is amazing, but the pay is lower than I expected. Does anyone have advice on negotiating as a first-year teacher? I'm excited but unsure how to app… more

My husband's traveling for work this week, and I'm finding myself opting for quick, awful takeout instead of our usual home-cooked meals. How many of you cook regularly when it's just you?

I'm a first-year teacher and feel like I have a visitor every week! Is it standard for an early-career teacher to have so many formal and informal observations?

It's funny, my district is closed on Monday, but all of my friends who teach in Missouri have class. Who's getting Monday off and who isn't?

Have any of you learned a language to improve your teaching? When I first started teaching, I was shocked by how many of my students spoke Spanish. So, I quickly gave in and took the time to learn Spa… more

Creative and dedicated Theater Arts educator skilled in directing, scriptwriting, and production design. Leads K–12 students in developing confidence, collaboration, and artistic expression through pe… more

I'm looking for a job that is close to my home, either social studies or special education (leaning more toward social studies, as I started my career as a social studies teacher). I recently just… more

Whose school requires students to pass through a metal detector before they can enter the building? We just implemented these this week and so far, it’s been a nightmare. It takes kids over an hour to… more

I'm old enough to remember when we had to deal with students smoking in the bathroom or under the bleachers. Now, they're vaping. The problem is with vapes, you can't tell if it's toba… more

Should I go for my Master's Degree? I'm trying to decide if it's worth it. What are the benefits of getting a Master's?

What's the first thing you do when you get home at the end of the day? I used to be productive, but these last few weeks, I hit the couch the moment I walk in the door and pass out. God bless naps… more

I had at least six students ask why we had school today if the government shut down. I had to break the news to them that public schools stay open during a shutdown. Anyone else have to explain this t… more

Would you ever consider teaching at the school you attended as a child? My cousin, who's also a teacher, is trying to get a job at our old elementary school. But I feel like it would be too weird … more

Did you know that if minimum wage earners in 2025 had the same home purchasing power as those working minimum wage in the 70s , minimum wage in 2025 would be approx 66.00 per hour.

Why do the ultra we… more

Let's talk cannabis, ladies and gentlemen. Is there really anything wrong with teachers enjoying a little THC? Not before going to work, of course, but what about nights and weekends? A colleague … more

How often do teachers go for training? And how often do you have a general meeting with parents of students in a year?

Taking a quick poll: Do you give homework out over the weekend or let your students have a break?

How do y'all supplement income? Single mom needing more income

Do you guys kind of miss the pandemic days? You know, when we taught remotely, from our homes, in sweatpants? I know that wasn't the most pleasant time for a lot of people, but you have to admit, … more

Why does this website not allow you to easily apply for jobs using the link? I have to use my phone to be able to submit anything because clicking the link to "easily apply" does nothing. Do… more

How difficult does your district make it for you to earn tenure? I swear mine doesn't want anyone new to reach tenure status.

Why aren't school teachers allowed to wear jeans or tennis shoes? I spend half my day chasing small children around. Why do I have to do this in business casual outfits? If I wanted to dress like … more

I am so stressed; my husband is in the military and we are approching a move and I feel that I am never going to find a job because it seems like the area that we are moving to does not have a lot of … more

How can I gently break the news to my boss that I'm pregnant and due in April? I've been putting it off because three other teachers at our school are also pregnant and due in the Spring. I do… more

Update:
Re: Kirk’s shooter-
“It is his mother’s postings on Facebook that give the greatest insight into their life. A young Robinson and his brothers are often seen posing with guns, including an M2 Browni… more

I was wondering, are there any schools out there that don't provide their students with Chromebooks or laptops? I just assumed we're all using Canva and iXL to teach these days.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how "safe" do you feel while teaching at your school? Physically...