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2boys4me
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no teaching jobs
Just wondering what people who went to school for various types of teaching certifications and can't find teaching jobs are doing for work. Out of everyone I know, I can probably only think of 3 people who did NOT go to school for teaching and out of the ones who graduated, no matter the subject, most can't find work on LI or NYC and have been subbing since graduating. I subbed myself for 2 years but honestly, it doesn't pay the bills. I ended up leaving to become a nanny because it paid more.
I just need some ideas of what others areas to look for jobs in that I can use my expensive degree 
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Posted 4/21/10 2:30 PM  |
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Re: no teaching jobs
Social service agencies are often hiring.
I work with clients with brain injury who attend day programs and most of the people who work in them have a degree in education.
Some agencies to check out off the top of my head are RES TBI Services, Long Island Head Injury, UCP Nassau and UCP Suffolk.
I am sure the pay is probably not as good as teaching, but it will probably pay the bills.
You can just apply to social service agencies in general too and see what comes up.
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| Posted 4/21/10 6:15 PM |
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pandaworm
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Re: no teaching jobs
what subject are you certified in? most people i know are subbing and tutoring. i was lucky enough to get a job before the market god bad in a nyc d75 school (special ed) but because of my certification/experience i have a lot of job options out there for me outside of teaching in a classroom.
maybe if people knew more of your background they could offer more suggestions?
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| Posted 4/21/10 10:02 PM |
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2boys4me
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Re: no teaching jobs
im going for my masters in Teaching English as a Second Language. I have an undergrad in history, did the ESL because I know History teaching jobs were few and far between even when the market wasn't bad. I know I could do a lot of ESL type jobs outside the school but I've been seeing that program after program is being cut due to the states budget
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| Posted 4/22/10 5:46 AM |
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ILJ619
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Re: no teaching jobs
how about a nursery school or daycare? to make matters worse my DH heard from the union there are cuts in the works for sept mostly affecting new teachers.
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| Posted 4/22/10 2:11 PM |
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2boys4me
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Re: no teaching jobs
Nursery schools and daycares want to pay $8-10 dollars an hour for a certified teacher... that's crap to me. Who can survive off that, esp. here on Long Island and when you are just starting off after graduating college with a boatload of loans. And the sick part is, these daycares get certified teachers for that amount because of the lack of teacher jobs. I am making more than that being a nanny but still barely getting by... boo
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| Posted 4/22/10 4:06 PM |
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kfox715
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Re: no teaching jobs
I know exactly what you mean. I am a third year teacher and I am afraid for my job. God forbid I lose my job, I will be in serious financial trouble. My husband and I just bought a house and we depend on both salaries to pay our bills.
The only think I can think of is looking at colleges. I used to work at a college before I finally found a teaching job. The only thin is the pay is just ok, not close to what I am getting paid now.
I will be checking this post as well for other ideas.
GL
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| Posted 4/22/10 6:06 PM |
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Re: no teaching jobs
Posted by 2boys4me
Nursery schools and daycares want to pay $8-10 dollars an hour for a certified teacher... that's crap to me. Who can survive off that, esp. here on Long Island and when you are just starting off after graduating college with a boatload of loans. And the sick part is, these daycares get certified teachers for that amount because of the lack of teacher jobs. I am making more than that being a nanny but still barely getting by... boo
I hate to say it, but it's like this for most fields.
MSW-level social workers just starting out these days often are having to bite the bullet and take BA-level jobs that only pay $30-$40K a year.
Especially if they don't have any working experience prior to obtaining their MSW, and even then it's still tough.
Gone are the days when a professional degree (or any degree!) means a high, or in some cases, livable income.
I always tell new grads though that if they are having a tough time, if they can get in the door somewhere, even if not their ideal or "forever" job, at least it's a foot in the door. Often you can advance quickly if you are hired somewhere either internally, or through contacts you meet.
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| Posted 4/23/10 11:38 AM |
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DomesticDeeva
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Re: no teaching jobs
Posted by 2boys4me
Nursery schools and daycares want to pay $8-10 dollars an hour for a certified teacher... that's crap to me. Who can survive off that, esp. here on Long Island and when you are just starting off after graduating college with a boatload of loans. And the sick part is, these daycares get certified teachers for that amount because of the lack of teacher jobs. I am making more than that being a nanny but still barely getting by... boo
Not totally true..my mom is a certified teacher with a Master's, and she is making double that as an asst. teacher in an elementary school in LI. It's still not the greatest, but it's better than nothing.
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| Posted 4/26/10 12:39 AM |
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Re: no teaching jobs
What about starting your own business? Either opening a day care center or doing private tutoring or something like that?
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| Posted 4/26/10 8:57 AM |
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2boys4me
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Re: no teaching jobs
Posted by DomesticDeeva
Not totally true..my mom is a certified teacher with a Master's, and she is making double that as an asst. teacher in an elementary school in LI. It's still not the greatest, but it's better than nothing.
wow, I didn't know that assistant teachers made that much... thank you, I'll look into it
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| Posted 4/26/10 9:40 AM |
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Erica
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Re: no teaching jobs
I worked in publishing before I got my first SS job
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| Posted 4/26/10 8:16 PM |
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JennP
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Re: no teaching jobs
I could have written this same post. I am in the same boat as you. And it's sinking.
I am a career changer who left a good job - albeit one that I disliked on many levels - to teach almost 3 years ago. I'm certified in Social Studies - I know, I know. I was lucky enough to be a long term leave replacement for 1.5 years but that ended at the end of January and while they like me there, there simply is no spot at all.
I have a little baby now which is a wonderful distraction from the never ending job search. However, it's frustrating because now I have to (help) support him and I want the best financial situation for DS. Also, so many people told me all about how wonderful it would be to have such a family friendly schedule when I teach. That is not the primary reason I made the change, but it's ironic - or maybe just sh*tty luck - that my family has expanded but yet I am facing the prospect of no job for September and am therefore forced to consider what else I can do with this Masters. 
Posted by kfox715
The only think I can think of is looking at colleges. I used to work at a college before I finally found a teaching job. The only thin is the pay is just ok, not close to what I am getting paid now.
GL
Thanks for the suggestion. Can I ask what you did at the college? I've wondered about how a college or university could use my skills but never really knew.
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| Posted 4/26/10 9:09 PM |
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kfox715
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Re: no teaching jobs
I worked as a staff associate for the graduate education department. Other jobs are admissions counselors, and field placement specialists.
GL!
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| Posted 4/26/10 10:08 PM |
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