Teaching job in the Carolinas
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: arlington heights, il
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I have a son who just graduated college and hopes to be a High School history teacher this fall. He wants to relocate from Chicago area to the Carolinas. If anybody can suggest a school district or area that you would reccommend he apply to, it would be greatly appreciated. You can send a reply to my email [email protected] if you would rather or just answer here. Thanks for the help. He is a great kid but a move back home wouldn't be the best for all of us.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: North Carolina
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Well, we're in NC and hubby teaches for Wake County, which is one of the bigger districts, and consequently better paying. Thing is, they're going through a situation where they're trying to retain current teachers, and not fire but not refill empty positions (in non-teaching areas).
We've been here 4 years (maybe 5?) and hubby is on the tail-end of folks that never got pink slipped over the years. There has also been a pay freeze for 3 years, including raises AND cost of living. One year they even TOOK AWAY the raise after it was given, in two paychecks.
Soooo...not to sound like negative nancy, the economy is tough everywhere, don't think it's all sunshine and sandy beaches here!
We've been here 4 years (maybe 5?) and hubby is on the tail-end of folks that never got pink slipped over the years. There has also been a pay freeze for 3 years, including raises AND cost of living. One year they even TOOK AWAY the raise after it was given, in two paychecks.
Soooo...not to sound like negative nancy, the economy is tough everywhere, don't think it's all sunshine and sandy beaches here!
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Location: North Carolina
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Originally Posted by alikat110
If he has school loans, he should check out the jobs in needy areas. There is a program that helps pay back student loans. Dont have info, but google search should be helpful.
#6
Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
Well, we're in NC and hubby teaches for Wake County, which is one of the bigger districts, and consequently better paying. Thing is, they're going through a situation where they're trying to retain current teachers, and not fire but not refill empty positions (in non-teaching areas).
We've been here 4 years (maybe 5?) and hubby is on the tail-end of folks that never got pink slipped over the years. There has also been a pay freeze for 3 years, including raises AND cost of living. One year they even TOOK AWAY the raise after it was given, in two paychecks.
Soooo...not to sound like negative nancy, the economy is tough everywhere, don't think it's all sunshine and sandy beaches here!
We've been here 4 years (maybe 5?) and hubby is on the tail-end of folks that never got pink slipped over the years. There has also been a pay freeze for 3 years, including raises AND cost of living. One year they even TOOK AWAY the raise after it was given, in two paychecks.
Soooo...not to sound like negative nancy, the economy is tough everywhere, don't think it's all sunshine and sandy beaches here!
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: wake forest, nc
Posts: 131
We live in Granville County, which is next to Wake County I'm not sure about a teaching position, but it is a lovely place to live---rural and really nice folks. They also have a high school that is just 1 year old. Good luck with the job search.
#10
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SC coast
Posts: 68
I worked for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools until I retired (early); like was said earlier, they are going through budget cuts (as are most school systems). I just read in yesterday's paper how some SC school districts are in danger of going under - YIKES! That being said, with your son being a newbie, he won't be expensive to employ, so he may have a better chance than others. It's tough out there for so many folks and especially for those just graduating -- best wishes to him!
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