anxiouscolon t1_j9w4cxt wrote on February 24, 2023 at 11:53 PM

Reply to Job market, elementary education (western mass) by Shaylurker

We need teachers! It is definitely not oversaturated here. Especially if you'll work in Title 1 or special ed. Positions will start being posted soon, but there might be a small summer crop too as people don't sign their offer letters for next year. I got my job here in July which was stressful as we had already decided to move to the area. I hope you love it here 😊

anxiouscolon t1_isv8d56 wrote on October 18, 2022 at 11:07 PM

Reply to comment by IllustriousAd3838 in Nice and safe areas in Berkshires? by IllustriousAd3838

Yeah, you're going to hate Western Mass. Better stay in Boston where it's nice and safe.

anxiouscolon t1_iqxluu2 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Reply to comment by JustOneCanary in Specifics on qualifications to become a MA art teacher? by JustOneCanary

Oh perfect. Then I'm sure you have lots of great skills! I just see lots of posts on teaching subs about looking for a rewarding career switch and I'm like nooooo. But preschool is no joke.

anxiouscolon t1_iqwt6x0 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Reply to Specifics on qualifications to become a MA art teacher? by JustOneCanary

Hi! Just want to put a plug in for spending time in schools prior to pursuing this. Kids right now are struggling, and I know many art teachers who want to teach art for a love of art and not necessarily for a love of classroom or behavior management. If you've been around schools lately and are still down, then go for it! If you have not, try subbing and see what it's like.