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I am a huge fan of being a SAHM. I LOVE staying home with my kids, and I've never had a job that I like better.
I was a teacher when I started my LJ, and those of you who have read this journal for a long time are fully aware of all that involved. A recap, just in case: it involved strenuous work, stressful days, daily bouts with hopelessness, exhaustion, and trouble with the bosses.
So get this: I've applied for a job as a teacher. And I REALLY hope I get it.
The position is that of Chaplain at a small Episcopal school. It would involve running daily chapel, teaching service learning and character ed, some duties in pastoral counseling, and teaching 3rd-5th graders once a week, with 6th graders for a full school year, and with 7th and 8th graders for a quarter each. The younger kids are in 'bible' class, and the older kids are in 'ethics' class.
I'm not sure yet what the school means by 'bible' and 'ethics' classes, but it means not only teaching students but building a curriculum. I HEART curriculum building. I heart teaching religion. I heart the idea of giving these kids the kind of cconfidence in faith that I was given as a child. Not creepy no-questions-asked certainty, but the peace that comes with just knowing, even if you can't explain why you know.
I interviewed with a committee of teachers and with the head of school. The part with the head of school went REALLY well. The committee was harder to read because there were 6 of them. I don't think they were put off, but they weren't as enthusiastic about my interview as the head of school was. We were very much on the same page about the direction of the school and the role of chaplain. We had a good rapport, and she seemed really pleased with my answers.
For obvious reasons, I had some big trouble deciding to apply for this job. I have had significant reservations about changing our way of life, but after spending some time at the school and thinking on it, I think this would bring changes that would be of benefit to every member of our family. Sebastian would get to enroll in the school's 3K program for half-days, so he would come to work with me and learn how to be with kids his own age (as opposed to kids who are 19). Ash would stay home 3 mornings a week to stay with Clara, which would mean he would get to have a few slow mornings and the experience of being caretaker and she would get lots of one-on-one time with a parent. As for me, I would get to engage in some mental exercise that has been somewhat lacking since my most constant companion only recently learned to speak. The only hurdle for us is finding care for Clara for the other 2 mornings.
It all seems to be coming together so nicely. I really do hope they offer me the job. I don't think they have any other serious candidates; I'm fairly certain I'm the only Episcopalian, which is a big plus mark for me.
So... Here's to new adventures. (I hope.)
I was a teacher when I started my LJ, and those of you who have read this journal for a long time are fully aware of all that involved. A recap, just in case: it involved strenuous work, stressful days, daily bouts with hopelessness, exhaustion, and trouble with the bosses.
So get this: I've applied for a job as a teacher. And I REALLY hope I get it.
The position is that of Chaplain at a small Episcopal school. It would involve running daily chapel, teaching service learning and character ed, some duties in pastoral counseling, and teaching 3rd-5th graders once a week, with 6th graders for a full school year, and with 7th and 8th graders for a quarter each. The younger kids are in 'bible' class, and the older kids are in 'ethics' class.
I'm not sure yet what the school means by 'bible' and 'ethics' classes, but it means not only teaching students but building a curriculum. I HEART curriculum building. I heart teaching religion. I heart the idea of giving these kids the kind of cconfidence in faith that I was given as a child. Not creepy no-questions-asked certainty, but the peace that comes with just knowing, even if you can't explain why you know.
I interviewed with a committee of teachers and with the head of school. The part with the head of school went REALLY well. The committee was harder to read because there were 6 of them. I don't think they were put off, but they weren't as enthusiastic about my interview as the head of school was. We were very much on the same page about the direction of the school and the role of chaplain. We had a good rapport, and she seemed really pleased with my answers.
For obvious reasons, I had some big trouble deciding to apply for this job. I have had significant reservations about changing our way of life, but after spending some time at the school and thinking on it, I think this would bring changes that would be of benefit to every member of our family. Sebastian would get to enroll in the school's 3K program for half-days, so he would come to work with me and learn how to be with kids his own age (as opposed to kids who are 19). Ash would stay home 3 mornings a week to stay with Clara, which would mean he would get to have a few slow mornings and the experience of being caretaker and she would get lots of one-on-one time with a parent. As for me, I would get to engage in some mental exercise that has been somewhat lacking since my most constant companion only recently learned to speak. The only hurdle for us is finding care for Clara for the other 2 mornings.
It all seems to be coming together so nicely. I really do hope they offer me the job. I don't think they have any other serious candidates; I'm fairly certain I'm the only Episcopalian, which is a big plus mark for me.
So... Here's to new adventures. (I hope.)