Salary is one of the most important features of any job. How can a school system in a metropolitan area justify paying their starting teachers $3,000 less per school year than other neighboring school systems? Not having completed certification is not a factor with regards to starting salaries in the higher paying school systems. Why am I not appreciated and rewarded by my school system by being paid at least the base starting salary?
Recently, 1 to 3 year new teachers in my school system received a $3,700 increase in salary. This reward was not passed on to those of us who have not completed our certification. Being under paid, overworked, and generally not appreciated starts the teacher burnout process early in the game.
I feel ya. I went from a job that pays around 45K in Columbus and anywhere from 45k to 75K in Atlanta to making 28K. Man the things you do when you get married and settle down. Don’t get me wrong I love what I do, but I make it a point not to promise too much or over extend myself. If you do it too much it will make you put one foot in the grave. That’s something I learned from being a chef not a teacher. Remember stay the course, a thousand points of light and the reward will be worth it if it’s not already.
ReplyDeleteI feel your concern my friend. I read someone saying that if you want to become a teacher, do it for love and not for the money. But when once the cursings,the lack of support and the reality of daily life start taking over, things are different. I think we as teachers need to be more appreciated.
ReplyDeleteBe STRONG!!