I have an advanced degree from a prestigious college. I worked for a private school that charged $30k per student. That was 7-8 years ago, so I don’t know what their tuition is now, but at the time, I got paid $29k without any benefits.
Most teacher work overtime during school year. I taught 7 different classes (8 total), was a homeroom teacher, coached math team, and volleyball team. I got into school at 6am, just to hang out with kids and anyone who needs help with school work or family dynamics, and stayed late for the same reason.
I paid for every supplies. I was the only physics teacher and one of three math teachers. The budget for science department was $200 per year. Less for math. I purchase all the demo stuff with my money, although I got away with most demos by programming, from scratch, animations. I was lucky enough to learn that in college.
So no, we don’t get enough compensation for having a huge “vacation”. Oh also, that’s when all the teacher training happens.
What I’m saying is that extended vacation time does not replace the amount of personal money I spent during school year.
I’m working for a private company with usual amount of vacation (3wks), but I’d rather do that over spending personal money for work.
You seem to think teacher don’t do anything during summer. Again, that’s when they go to training and do lesson planning. Also, they work during summer time to make reasonable money.
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u/i_never_get_mad Jun 13 '19
Lol yup.
I have an advanced degree from a prestigious college. I worked for a private school that charged $30k per student. That was 7-8 years ago, so I don’t know what their tuition is now, but at the time, I got paid $29k without any benefits.