- Dec 15, 2009
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As a teacher in Texas we are facing layoffs right now. Which means anyone with less than 3 years experience in the district lost their job so right now the market is flooded with teachers. I enjoy my job but the requirements in the classroom are getting more difficult, even in elementary school so much time is spent on testing, gathering data and paperwork for the district. I got into teaching because I love working with kids but unfortunately all the other "junk" is not very much fun or fulfilling. I'm not saying not to go into teaching but be realistic about it. I had a senior student that would come into my room and help out for 3 hours a day. She got a realistic taste of teaching and still wants to do it- so it's up to you.
That is a good idea. My senior year of high school I interned part of my day with a second grade teacher because that is what I wanted to do. It was fun and I loved it but it helped me realize that it wasn't something I could see myself doing everyday.