Constant teacher absences

[Anonymous]

My DC started off the year with that teacher going on mat leave till
December. We were told at the last minute that a student teacher will be teaching them instead. Now that the teacher is back, she is co tangly absent at least twice a week and was gone for an entire week in January so my child constantly has subs who just make the class review previous material and not cover anything new. Is there a teacher’s union where this teacher is allowed so many absences? How is it fair that my DC is being taught by a new sub every week who usually have no idea how to teach.

[Anonymous]

I mean “their teacher going on mat leave”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DC started off the year with that teacher going on mat leave till
December. We were told at the last minute that a student teacher will be teaching them instead. Now that the teacher is back, she is co tangly absent at least twice a week and was gone for an entire week in January so my child constantly has subs who just make the class review previous material and not cover anything new. Is there a teacher’s union where this teacher is allowed so many absences? How is it fair that my DC is being taught by a new sub every week who usually have no idea how to teach.

The principal approves the leave, maybe there is a medical or personal issue and the principal wants to keep them on staff. They are probably also allowing it because there are no teachers to fill positions, especially in Feb. Did you ask the teacher before coming to DCUM?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DC started off the year with that teacher going on mat leave till
December. We were told at the last minute that a student teacher will be teaching them instead. Now that the teacher is back, she is co tangly absent at least twice a week and was gone for an entire week in January so my child constantly has subs who just make the class review previous material and not cover anything new. Is there a teacher’s union where this teacher is allowed so many absences? How is it fair that my DC is being taught by a new sub every week who usually have no idea how to teach.

Stop being incendiary.
"Unions" have nothing to do with it.
Grow a pair and call the principal if you want to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean “their teacher going on mat leave”

I know!! Couldn't she just drop the kid and keep teaching? And then she might have appointments. Why is she allowed to do that? I mean, is there a union or something?

[Anonymous]

I did call the principal and never got a call back. How is a teacher allowed so many absences? How can the principal not realize the kids in her class are not getting a proper education because of the constant absences. The reason is most likely her three kids which as a mother I empathize with but I’m also required to find childcare and show up to work.

[Anonymous]

There is an extreme teacher shortage right now.

I remember after having a baby, I was out of work all the time because my kid would get sick at daycare and not be allowed back until they had a note from the dr. Even though he got sick from daycare in the first place. Your kids teacher is probably just going through that whole nightmare.

There is really nothing anyone can do at this point and it’s not the teacher or principal’s fault. You need to work with your child at home and get a tutor if possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean “their teacher going on mat leave”

I know!! Couldn't she just drop the kid and keep teaching? And then she might have appointments. Why is she allowed to do that? I mean, is there a union or something?

Do you not know how to read? She was on mat leave for 4 months and just got back in Jan and ever since she has been back she is constantly absent at least two days every week. She was actually absent for one entire week in late Jan. She is allowed to do whatever she needs for her child and my child is also allowed to get a proper education form a teacher who takes her job responsibilities seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is an extreme teacher shortage right now.

I remember after having a baby, I was out of work all the time because my kid would get sick at daycare and not be allowed back until they had a note from the dr. Even though he got sick from daycare in the first place. Your kids teacher is probably just going through that whole nightmare.

There is really nothing anyone can do at this point and it’s not the teacher or principal’s fault. You need to work with your child at home and get a tutor if possible.

My child doesn’t need extra help. It’s an AAP class and they aren’t getting tested regularly, have had no homework for the last two weeks. My child is just plaid bored at the lack of instruction in their class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did call the principal and never got a call back. How is a teacher allowed so many absences? How can the principal not realize the kids in her class are not getting a proper education because of the constant absences. The reason is most likely her three kids which as a mother I empathize with but I’m also required to find childcare and show up to work.

Um if her kids are sick or have to quarantine there is nothing you can do. Teachers earn sick leave like everyone else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is an extreme teacher shortage right now.

I remember after having a baby, I was out of work all the time because my kid would get sick at daycare and not be allowed back until they had a note from the dr. Even though he got sick from daycare in the first place. Your kids teacher is probably just going through that whole nightmare.

There is really nothing anyone can do at this point and it’s not the teacher or principal’s fault. You need to work with your child at home and get a tutor if possible.

Yeah, that compounded with daycares closing entire classes for a single case due to contact tracing issues and the pandemic would make teaching with a baby an utter nightmare. I doubt most teachers can afford nannies or have handy grandparents nearby. There's nothing to do. OP's kid is going to be bored and it stinks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is an extreme teacher shortage right now.

I remember after having a baby, I was out of work all the time because my kid would get sick at daycare and not be allowed back until they had a note from the dr. Even though he got sick from daycare in the first place. Your kids teacher is probably just going through that whole nightmare.

There is really nothing anyone can do at this point and it’s not the teacher or principal’s fault. You need to work with your child at home and get a tutor if possible.

My child doesn’t need extra help. It’s an AAP class and they aren’t getting tested regularly, have had no homework for the last two weeks. My child is just plaid bored at the lack of instruction in their class.

If your child is not getting what they need at school, you need to provide it at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean “their teacher going on mat leave”

I know!! Couldn't she just drop the kid and keep teaching? And then she might have appointments. Why is she allowed to do that? I mean, is there a union or something?

Do you not know how to read? She was on mat leave for 4 months and just got back in Jan and ever since she has been back she is constantly absent at least two days every week. She was actually absent for one entire week in late Jan. She is allowed to do whatever she needs for her child and my child is also allowed to get a proper education form a teacher who takes her job responsibilities seriously.

Wow. Maybe email the teacher? You have no idea what is going on. Chill!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did call the principal and never got a call back. How is a teacher allowed so many absences? How can the principal not realize the kids in her class are not getting a proper education because of the constant absences. The reason is most likely her three kids which as a mother I empathize with but I’m also required to find childcare and show up to work.

Um if her kids are sick or have to quarantine there is nothing you can do. Teachers earn sick leave like everyone else.

What about the child's other parent? Why is it always assumed that the mom is on the hook for every absence from work? (not OP)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did call the principal and never got a call back. How is a teacher allowed so many absences? How can the principal not realize the kids in her class are not getting a proper education because of the constant absences. The reason is most likely her three kids which as a mother I empathize with but I’m also required to find childcare and show up to work.

Um if her kids are sick or have to quarantine there is nothing you can do. Teachers earn sick leave like everyone else.

What about the child's other parent? Why is it always assumed that the mom is on the hook for every absence from work? (not OP)

OP here and +1

If constantly not showing up to work is affecting the quality of education of 20+ kids then yes you need to find alternative childcare. And I’m not just saying this after the teacher being absent a couple of times. It has been a regular thing since she has been back to the point where it’s affecting the entire class.