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Would you leave a steady teaching job that you've had for 6 yrs to sub 3 days a week in LI?

This would mean DC wouldnt have to go to daycare (they'd be with family 3 days and you the other 2 days).

It would also mean having to cut many corners financially and continuing to rent, putting buying a house on hold for a while. It would be for about a year or 2 then I'd go back to work. Hoping the subbing gets my foot in door for a job.

Just to add, I am very unhappy at the school I'm at (charter school in BK with 3 hour roundtrip commute) and while it is a steady job, I don't plan on retiring from there.

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Do you have tenure?

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I am in a charter school so we don't get tenure.

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I've been a permanent sub in a Long Island district for 5 and a half years and due to continued excessing having my foot in the door hasn't meant a whole lot. The other subs in my building have been there anywhere from 3-5 years as well. I know it varies district to district.

If you're miserable in the charter school it may be something to explore for a year and then reevaluate.

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In your situation I think I would, from what I understand there is not much security at charters, you say you are miserable and with a commute like that, yes I would. If you were leaving a NYC tenure position I would say no,

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Between your commute, not liking the job, and not having an opportunity to get tenure, your current job doesn't sound like such a great deal. If you'd be happier subbing for the time being & it'll simplify your life, plus you can spend 2 days a week with your child & save money on daycare, it sounds like a good move. But maybe be prepared for the possibility you won't be able to find a fulltime teaching position in the near future since openings seem to be so rare now.

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If you plan to return to teaching then I wouldn't leave.

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Another thing to consider is while you may be getting your foot in the door, you'll be behind a list of excessed teachers who will be called back for a job before you.

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If you need the money, I would not leave my current job. Personally, I hate subbing so that would be a huge factor in my decision.

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Thanks for the responses. I am afraid of not being able to find amother job in a year or two when I am ready to go back. I guess I have to think about it some more before making a decision.

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Is it an option to try and find a charter that is closer?

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Please don't quote as I might delete.

I was/am in a very similar situation except I am DOE. The upcoming year is my tenure year.

I am lucky enough to still be on the sub list of an old LI district where I was a leave replacement. During the school year I get called almost every day.

I am not in a very good spot in the DOE so it is really tempting for me sometimes.

I felt that this summer was the time to make the move and possibly still salvage a teaching career because if I quit mid year no way in hell could I get a reference from where I am - and surely that would send up a red flag with future interviewers.

It was discussed in my household and ultimately we decided that I should stay. It's the best thing for my family as it means more financial security and a better career path for me. Also, we feel that my son is thriving in daycare two days a week and, like you, we wouldn't be utilizing that; my mom would watch him on the 3-4 days that I would work.

Another thing that led to my decision is that like another poster said, subbing stinks. I hated literally watching people perform the occupation that I was trying so hard to get into. Only you know if that would bother you, though. The one thing about subbing is that the kids are always happy to see you.

Your situation is a little different as you have less invested in the school without growth/security. Talk to DH and think it over some more; you still have a little time.

Good luck!!

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I'm going to be honest, I would not leave a full time job for a sub job 3 days a week. I have sat on many interview committees for my district and one of our requirements for positions is that they currently have a full time teaching position, even if it's just a leave replacement position. We rarely call in subs for an interview. I understand you want to get your foot in the door, but unfortunately subbing is no longer a guarantee of even a courtesy interview.

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I left a tenured NYC teaching position in 2008. I just moved to Suffolk County from Queens and found out I was pregnant. I knew I wouldn't be able to do the commute (4 hours round trip) with an infant. It was the craziest thing I did. It was the best decision I ever made. I finished up the year and I wound up in a leave replacement. The following year I got a probationary spot. Things are tougher now I know, but I know I couldn't deal with the commute. The hardest part about leaving was that I LOVED where I was and I made great friends, but it was the best decision for me and my family at the time. I have no regrets.

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A long commute is terrible. I did it. If this isn't a job you see yourself at then I would leave and spend more time with your family. Maybe you could tutor on the side to make extra money.